Whole30 Marry Me Chicken
A quick and impressive Whole30 compliant dish featuring tender chicken in a creamy sauce, perfect for busy evenings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil For searing the chicken
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup coconut milk Creamy base for the sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped For flavor
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped For garnishing and flavor
- to taste Salt and pepper For seasoning
Instructions
Preparation
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
Cooking
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the seasoned chicken and sear for about 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in the coconut milk, fresh basil, and parsley, and let it simmer for about 3 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and cook for an additional 8-10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Plate the chicken and drizzle the creamy sauce over the top before garnishing with extra herbs.
Notes
This dish tastes even better the next day! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can substitute coconut milk with almond milk or cashew cream, though it may alter the flavor.