Waka Coconut-Lime Chicken

Ingredients

• 12 oz chicken thighs, boneless skinless
• 1 cup coconut milk (full-fat)
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp lime zest
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup water or chicken broth(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Pat chicken dry and season with salt and black pepper. Mince garlic and grate ginger; zest and juice the lime.

2. 2

   Cook (25 minutes): Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until browned, then reduce heat to medium.

3. 3

   Add garlic and ginger and cook for 30–60 seconds until fragrant. Pour in coconut milk and add water or broth if needed to help the sauce loosen.

4. 4

   Simmer for 15–18 minutes, turning chicken once, until cooked through and the sauce thickens.

5. 5

   Finish: Stir in lime juice and lime zest and simmer 1–2 minutes. Serve hot with the coconut-lime sauce.