Caramelized Shallot & Coconut Butter Chicken

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

Rich, velvety chicken simmered in a coconut butter sauce with caramelized shallots and fresh herbs—no dairy, no grains, just elegant comfort food. This Asian-inspired chicken recipe (dairy-free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, coconut butter, shallots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breasts
• 3 tbsp coconut butter
• 2 medium shallots
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme
• 2 tbsp coconut aminos
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Season chicken breasts with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to plate.
2. Step 2: Reduce heat to medium, add 3 tbsp coconut butter and 2 thinly sliced shallots to skillet, stirring until shallots soften and turn golden (about 3 minutes). Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp fresh thyme, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Return chicken to skillet, pour in 2 tbsp coconut aminos and 1 tbsp lime juice, then simmer for 8 minutes, turning chicken once, until sauce thickens and coats chicken lightly.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat, let rest 2 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.