🥥 Coconut Lemon Herb Chicken Alfredo brings a bright tropical flavor to a creamy classic. Juicy chicken bathed in a velvety coconut-lemon Alfredo sauce, served over your choice of pasta or roasted garlic potatoes, and topped with fresh cilantro and lime zest for a dish that feels both indulgent and refreshing. 🧄✨
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🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
🍗 Coconut Lemon Herb Chicken
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• Zest and juice of 1 lime 🍋
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🥥 Coconut Lemon Alfredo Sauce
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• ½ cup full-fat coconut milk
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Zest of ½ lime 🍋
• 1 tsp chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🥔 Garlic-Roasted Potatoes (or Pasta Option)
• 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced (or 8 oz pasta, cooked al dente)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🍃 Garnish
• 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• Additional lime zest
• Lime wedges for serving 🍋
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🔥 Instructions
1. Cook the Chicken
• In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
• Toss chicken pieces in the mixture and let sit for at least 15 minutes.
• Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken until golden and fully cooked, about 3–4 minutes per side.
• Keep warm.
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2. Make the Coconut Lemon Alfredo Sauce
• In the same skillet (or a saucepan), melt butter over medium heat.
• Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
• Stir in coconut milk, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and lime zest.
• Cook until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened, about 5–7 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Stir in fresh cilantro, if using.
• Keep warm.
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3. Prepare the Potatoes (or Pasta)
• If using potatoes, preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Toss diced potatoes with olive oil, garlic, oregano, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
• Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
• If using pasta, simply toss cooked pasta in the coconut Alfredo sauce before serving.
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4. Assemble the Plate
• Serve the coconut lemon Alfredo sauce over the roasted garlic potatoes or pasta.
• Top with the cooked chicken.
• Garnish with fresh cilantro, additional lime zest, and a wedge of lime for brightness.
• Serve immediately.
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✨ A creamy, tropical dish perfect for a bright, refreshing meal.
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