GF Coconut Lime Chicken

GF Coconut Lime Chicken

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 TSBP coconut oil
1/2 cup diced onion
1 cup chicken stock or broth
2 TBSP lime juice
1 TBSP chopped cilantro
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup canned coconut milk
1 TBSP corn starch mixed with 1 TBSP water

1. Season chicken with salt and pepper.

2. Melt coconut oil in large skillet over medium high heat. Brown chicken breasts on each side. Set aside on a plate.

3. Add onion to the same skillet and cook until softened. Add chicken stock, lime juice, cilantro and chili flakes. Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce to a simmer for about 5 minutes.

4. Add coconut milk and simmer for another 5 minutes.

5. Add starch and water. Increase heat to activate starch. Once sauce begins to thicken, reduce heat.

6. Add chicken back and cook for another 5-10 minutes.

7. Serve with rice.

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