⏱ 40 min total

Coconut Lime Chicken

Name: Coconut Lime Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 4 oz Chicken breast; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Salt; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Black pepper; ¼ tbsp Coconut oil; ⅛ small raw Red onion; ¼ pepper Red chili pepper; ½ tbsp Lime juice; ¼ cup Chicken broth; ½ tbsp Cilantro; ⅛ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes; ⅛ cup Coconut milk

Per 1 serving · 234 g · 11 ingredients

Calories

235

12%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
27g
46% of calories
Carbs
3.7g
6% of calories
Fat
13g
48% of calories

Portion

✓ Protein-dense
✓ Keto-friendly

At a glance

One serving of Coconut Lime Chicken (234 g) has 235 calories, with 27 g of protein, 3.7 g of carbohydrates and 13 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (48% of calories). It is high in protein (54% DV), Vitamin C (21% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (20% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 45% and 28% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

101cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

11g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

0.4g

1 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein54%
Vitamin C21%
Riboflavin (B2)20%
Niacin71%
Vitamin B674%
Pantothenic acid36%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Thiamine12%
Vitamin B1211%
Choline18%
Potassium11%
Magnesium12%
Copper16%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Saturated fat45%
Cholesterol28%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 30 min

1
Place the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound them to an even thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
2
Melt the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until browned. Remove and set aside.
3
In the same skillet, sauté the onion until softened. Add the chopped chili pepper and sauté for another couple of minutes.
4
Add the chicken broth, lime juice, fresh chopped cilantro, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for about 5 minutes. Stir in the coconut milk and bring to a simmer again for another 5 minutes.
5
Return the chicken to the skillet, cover, and cook for another 5-10 minutes until fully cooked through to 165°F.
6
Serve warm.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (234 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	15 μg	2%
Vitamin C	19 mg	21%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	1 mg	5%
Vitamin K	4 μg	3%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	12%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.3 mg	20%
Niacin	11 mg	71%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	74%
Folate (B9)	18 μg	4%
Vitamin B12	0.3 μg	11%
Pantothenic acid	2 mg	36%
Choline	98 mg	18%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	19 mg	2%
Iron	2 mg	20%
Potassium	501 mg	11%
Magnesium	49 mg	12%
Phosphorus	277 mg	40%
Zinc	1 mg	9%
Copper	0.1 mg	16%
Manganese	0.3 mg	12%
Selenium	26 μg	48%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	4 μg	—
Arginine	2 g	—
Aspartic acid	2 g	—
Beta carotene	83 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.3 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	0 μg	—
Fructose	0 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	0.4 g	—
Glutamic acid	4 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	2 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	2 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	1 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	8 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0.4 g	—
Tryptophan	0.3 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 235 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

45min
Walking (3.5 mph)
28min
Cycling (moderate)
20min
Running (6 mph)
33min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Coconut Lime Chicken?

One serving of Coconut Lime Chicken (1 serving) has 235 calories, which works out to 101 calories per 100 g. That is about 12% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Coconut Lime Chicken high in protein?

Yes. It has 27 g of protein per serving, and 46% of its calories come from protein (11 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Coconut Lime Chicken keto-friendly?

It can fit a ketogenic diet: 3 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 6% of calories.

How much sodium is in Coconut Lime Chicken?

424 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Coconut Lime Chicken?

1 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (234 g)

Calories235

% Daily Value*

Total fat 13g	16%
Saturated fat 8.9g	45%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 84mg	28%
Sodium 424mg	18%
Total carbohydrate 3.7g	1%
Dietary fiber 0.4g	2%
Total sugars 1g
Protein 27g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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