{"id":"e4717a05-631f-4c80-ad01-85d7f7fa177d","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/e4717a05-631f-4c80-ad01-85d7f7fa177d","source_url":"https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a64040354/coconut-lime-chickpea-skillet-recipe/","title":"Creamy Coconut-Lime Chickpea Skillet","description":"In this one-pan dinner, crispy chickpeas are coated in a sweet, slightly spicy sauce of coconut milk, lime juice, and tomato paste that is absolute perfection.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4 serving(s)","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT0S","total_time":"PT40M","ingredients":[{"text":"4 tbsp. coconut oil, divided","item":"coconut oil","quantity":4,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"divided"},{"text":"2 (15.5-oz.) cans chickpeas, drained, rinsed, divided","item":"(15.5-oz.) cans chickpeas, drained, rinsed","quantity":2,"preparation":"divided"},{"text":"1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced into half-moons","item":"large yellow onion","quantity":1,"preparation":"thinly sliced into half-moons"},{"text":"1/2 c. water, divided","item":"water","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"divided"},{"text":"1 tbsp. finely grated or minced garlic (from 4 to 5 cloves)","item":"finely grated or minced garlic","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"from 4 to 5 cloves"},{"text":"1 tbsp. finely grated or minced peeled ginger (from a 1\" piece)","item":"finely grated or minced peeled ginger","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"from a 1\" piece"},{"text":"1 tsp. ground cumin","item":"ground cumin","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon","item":"ground cinnamon","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 tsp. ground turmeric","item":"ground turmeric","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/4 tsp. to 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper","item":"to 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tbsp. tomato paste","item":"tomato paste","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 (13.5-oz.) can unsweetened coconut milk","item":"(13.5-oz.) can unsweetened coconut milk","quantity":1},{"text":"1 1/2 tsp. light brown sugar","item":"light brown sugar","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/4 tsp. baking soda","item":"baking soda","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"Kosher salt","item":"Kosher salt"},{"text":"1 lime, juiced","item":"lime, juiced","quantity":1},{"text":"Cooked white rice and torn fresh basil, for serving","item":"Cooked white rice and torn fresh basil, for serving"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 Tbsp. oil. Add 1 can chickpeas and cook, stirring occasionally and reducing heat as needed to avoid burning, until golden brown and crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer chickpeas to a medium bowl. Repeat with remaining 2 Tbsp. oil and chickpeas."},{"number":2,"text":"In same skillet over medium heat, combine onion and 1/4 cup water and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, 7 to 10 minutes."},{"number":3,"text":"Add garlic, ginger, cumin, cinnamon, turmeric and cayenne (to taste) and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring frequently, until paste is slightly darkened, about 2 minutes. Pour in milk and stir to combine. Add brown sugar, baking soda, crisped chickpeas, and remaining 1/4 cup water. Bring to a boil, scraping browned bits from bottom of pan. Reduce heat to medium-low, bring to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and flavors have melded, about 10 minutes."},{"number":4,"text":"Remove from heat; season with salt. Stir in lime juice."},{"number":5,"text":"Divide rice among plates or shallow bowls. Spoon chickpeas and sauce over. Top with basil."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:09:35.583236+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:09:35.583236+00:00"}