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Monday, September 26, 2011

Citrus Garlic Chicken with Coconut Lime Rice



Coconut Oil is all the rage lately.  So many people have tried it, and are posting great looking recipes with it.  I must admit, I am not a fan of coconut.  But this oil has peaked my curiosity.  So when Jen from Kelapo contacted me, I was super excited to see what all the hype was about.  When it arrive the first thing I had to do was smell it.  It smelled exactly like what I thought it would...Coconut Heaven!  I could just sit with that jar next to me all day, taking sniffs every minute or so.  It is like vacation in a jar!

I have tried a couple things with it, but this rice was so good.  The chicken would have been really good as well, but it needed more citrus.  I will post the recipe as I made it.  But I think if you used the juice of the fruit just before serving, it would brighten it up and give it great flavor.  Or even marinate the chicken in some citrus and coconut oil before cooking.  This is a great dinner for fall or winter, when you are wishing you were on a tropical vacation!



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Coconut Lime Rice
Printable Recipe

1 cup Coconut Milk
1 cup Chicken Stock
1 Tbls Coconut Oil
1 cup Long Grain Rice
1 lime, lested and juiced

Heat Coconut Oil in the bottom of a pan.  Stir in rice to coat.  Add Chicken Stock and Coconut Milk.  Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low.  Cook for about 20 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed.  Stir in lime zest and juice before serving. 

Citrus Garlic Chicken
Printable Recipe

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
Salt and Pepper
1 Tbls Garlic, minced
1 Tbls Ginger, minced
1 Lime zested
1 Lemon zested
1 Cup Chicken Stock
3 Tbls Coconut Oil

Heat 2 Tbls Coconut Oil in a skillet over med - high heat.  Season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper.  Add chicken to the pan, and brown on both sides.  Remove from pan (it will not be cooked through). 

Add the garlic and ginger to the pan.  Cook for a minute or until soft.  Add in chicken stock.  Return chicken to the pan.  Cover and simmer over low heat until the chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken from the pan.  Stir in the zest and 1 Tbls of coconut oil.  Pour over chicken.  Enjoy!


**I received a jar of Coconut Oil from Kelapo.  The opinions are completely my own. 

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36 Comments:

At September 26, 2011 at 8:45 AM , Blogger Unknown said...

The chicken does look delicious. I have also heard a lot about coconut oil but haven't tried it yet. Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe and congrats on getting the oil!

 
At September 26, 2011 at 8:50 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

This is a beautiful dish! I didn't understand coconut rice until my uncle made it for me as a kid and am now hooked. Can't wait to give this dish a try. Once again great job Erin! Sending you lots of air hugs, happy Monday =]

 
At September 26, 2011 at 9:06 AM , Blogger Kelly | Eat Yourself Skinny said...

Wow this sounds incredible, love your recipe Erin! :)

 
At September 26, 2011 at 10:11 AM , Blogger S.V. said...

coconut oil is all the rage lately. I was literally at the store with my husband and I was looking at a jar contemplating if I should buy some to see what it was like lol. Your chicken and rice sound and look fantastic. Maybe I need to jump on the coconut wagon. :)

 
At September 26, 2011 at 10:23 AM , Blogger Carolyn said...

Love the chicken recipe. I am finding coconut oil so useful in so many things, both sweet and savoury!

 
At September 26, 2011 at 10:29 AM , Anonymous Pretend Chef said...

This looks so delicious. I haven't made coconut rice in a very long time and am craving it now. I would love to try this dish sometime. Great recipe. I haven't tried coconut oil yet and am excited to do so.

 
At September 26, 2011 at 11:11 AM , Blogger Kitchen Simmer said...

Love the flavors happening here. Sri Lankans use a lot of coconut oil. I haven't really tried to use it here in the States. Now I must give it a go.

 
At September 26, 2011 at 1:14 PM , Anonymous RavieNomNoms said...

Oh I just love that rice...Super fantastic!

 
At September 26, 2011 at 1:33 PM , Blogger Promise said...

Mmmmmm....anything with coconut!

 
At September 26, 2011 at 1:39 PM , Anonymous claire @ the realistic nutritionist said...

I need to find some coconut oil, looks great!!

 
At September 26, 2011 at 1:57 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

I haven't cooked with coconut oil before, but if I do, I know which recipe to use! This sounds delicious.

 
At September 26, 2011 at 2:42 PM , Blogger TinaRBK said...

Love the tropical flair to this dinner! Great post.

 
At September 26, 2011 at 3:38 PM , Blogger Donna Elick said...

This sounds delicious, I have not cooked with coconut oil before, but I may have to try it!

 
At September 26, 2011 at 3:54 PM , Anonymous Liz @ Southern Charm said...

This sounds so light and refreshing! Love the lime twist.

 
At September 26, 2011 at 4:16 PM , Anonymous kristy said...

We used coconut oil for the first time this spring/summer. It made everything taste so tropical! I'm with you, I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but for some reason this oil isn't over powering. This dinner sounds delicious! I know I would enjoy this one.

 
At September 26, 2011 at 4:36 PM , Anonymous Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. said...

I love all of the flavors in this dish, but especially that rice! I bet the coconut gives it such great flavor!

 
At September 26, 2011 at 5:07 PM , Anonymous Kelly said...

Erin, this looks delicious and I just love the combination of lime and coconut. So much flavour - wonderful!

 
At September 26, 2011 at 5:47 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Super sounding dish, especially love the coconut rice - combined with the lime - this is going to be a hit!
Mary

 
At September 26, 2011 at 6:32 PM , Blogger Liz That Skinny Chick Can Bake said...

What a lovely dinner! This is probably the only way I'll ever get my hubby to eat coconut :)

 
At September 26, 2011 at 7:18 PM , Anonymous Tiffany said...

Anything with coconut and lime is great. Definitely going to give this one a try!

 
At September 26, 2011 at 7:35 PM , Blogger Unknown said...

Erin this sounds fantastic!! Yum!

 
At September 26, 2011 at 8:26 PM , Blogger Cassie | Bake Your Day said...

What a great use for coconut oil! I just got some too and I haven't decided what to do with it. This whole meal sounds right up my alley!

 
At September 26, 2011 at 8:51 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Looks delish and I'm glad you enjoyed the coconut oil. Like you, I keep saying I've got to give this a try...

 
At September 26, 2011 at 8:53 PM , Blogger Katie said...

I've never tried coconut oil, either. This recipe looks so good, I think I'll have to give it a shot sometime!

 
At September 26, 2011 at 9:38 PM , Anonymous Baking Serendipity said...

This sounds fantastic! I have coconut oil in my pantry too...I know the perfect use for it :)

 
At September 26, 2011 at 10:13 PM , Anonymous Lindsey@Lindselicious said...

Oh the coconut rice sounds so good. I totally want to make this!! Nice job Erin!

 
At September 27, 2011 at 12:56 AM , Blogger Nami | Just One Cookbook said...

I love coconut flavor but never used coconut oil in cooking. It sounds so delicious tho... Your dish is always so simple yet looks delicious. I need to learn a lot from you. ;-)

 
At September 27, 2011 at 3:20 AM , Anonymous Katherine Martinelli said...

This is right up my alley! I love cooking with coconut milk but haven't tried coconut oil before. I will definitely give it a shot!

 
At September 27, 2011 at 3:49 AM , Anonymous Mikaela Cowles said...

Sounds like a great get away in your kitchen. Yum!

 
At September 27, 2011 at 5:15 AM , Anonymous Eva@ kitcheninspirations.wordpress.com/ said...

What a fresh, light, delicious dish. I too have been reading about coconut oil, but haven't tried it...yet!

 
At September 27, 2011 at 5:44 AM , Anonymous Manu said...

I have never tried coconut oil either! This recipe looks great... especially the rice! It sounds so yummy!

 
At September 27, 2011 at 5:54 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

I love coconut, that looks like such a great product. I'm sure I could eat my weight in coconut rice!

 
At September 27, 2011 at 7:26 AM , Anonymous Kimby said...

The title of your post (and photos and recipe) had FLAVOR written all over them! Loved your statement about "a vacation in a jar." :) Hope your open house went okay!

 
At September 27, 2011 at 9:37 AM , Blogger grubarazzi said...

Definitely trying this :)

 
At September 27, 2011 at 12:08 PM , Anonymous Curt said...

I don't know which sounds better, the rice or the chicken!

 
At September 29, 2011 at 3:04 PM , Anonymous Cucina49 said...

Coconut oil is a new one to me, too. Thanks for trying it and reporting back!

 

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