Brazilian Coconut‑Lime Chicken Salad
Shredded chicken breast cooked in coconut milk, combined with lime‑zested cabbage, cilantro, and a hint of ginger.

Total
45 min
Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
3
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Recipe serves 3
Ingredients
- 450 g Chicken breast, skinless
- 200 ml Unsweetened coconut milk
- 200 g Green cabbage, shredded
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Lime zest
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper, then heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Add the chicken and sear until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side.
- 3
Pour in the coconut milk, add the grated ginger, and reduce heat to low; simmer for 10 minutes, turning the chicken once, until cooked through and the sauce thickens slightly.
- 4
Remove the chicken, let it rest 2 minutes, then shred using two forks.
- 5
In a large bowl combine shredded cabbage, lime zest, lime juice, and chopped cilantro.
- 6
Add the shredded chicken to the bowl and toss gently with the coconut‑ginger sauce until evenly coated.
- 7
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed, then serve immediately or chill for a refreshing salad.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
320
16% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbohydrate | 6 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 380 mg |
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