Coconut Lime Poached Chicken

 

While this photo shows a salad topped with chicken, this is a really versatile recipe.  This can be used as a main dish served with a salad and veggies or used to top a salad.  It quickly became one of my go to recipes.

1 (14 oz) can of unsweetened coconut milk

The juice of one lime

The zest of one lime

1/4 cup sugar

2 tsp salt

1 cup water

1 - 4 chicken breast (enough to feed your family)

In a 4 quart saucepan combine the coconut milk, lime juice, lime zest, sugar, salt and water.  Bring the mixture to a boil.  

Add chicken breasts.  They should not be layered.  Allow to simmer for 30 minutes, turning every 10 minutes.  

Remove from the poaching liquid and let rest on a cutting board for five minutes.