Mel's Kitchen Cafe · by Mel Gunnell★ 4.8 (44)
Coconut Lime Chicken and Zucchini
NUTRITION · PER SERVING30M COOK
CAL 25%·PRO 63%
CARBS 59G47% OF CAL
1G FIBER1G ADDED1G INTRINSIC57G OTHER2G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 13G24% OF CAL
5G SAT8G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Chicken and zucchini cooked in a coconut milk sauce with lime, ginger, and jalapeño for a touch of heat. A quick, 30-minute dish with bright, Southeast Asian-inspired flavors.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 5- 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 to 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
- Salt and pepper
- 2 cups diced zucchini
- 1 can (13.5 ounces) light or regular coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional - see note)
- 1 jalapeno pepper, finely minced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger (see note)
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- Zest of one lime
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (from about 1 medium lime)
- Hot, cooked rice or quinoa, for serving
- Chopped cilantro, for garnish (optional)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 30M
CAL 25%·PRO 63%
CARBS 59G47% OF CAL
1G FIBER1G ADDED1G INTRINSIC57G OTHER2G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 13G24% OF CAL
5G SAT8G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 15m
- Cook
- 15m
- Sodium
- 278mg
- Total sugar
- 2g
- Added sugar
- 1g
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 552mg
- Calcium
- 17mg
- Iron
- 1mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 15M
- SODIUM
- 278MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.