Description
Coconut Lime Chicken is a flavorful grilled dish featuring tender chicken thighs marinated in a creamy coconut milk and zesty lime sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 can (13.5 ounces) coconut milk
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, ground ginger, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight for maximum flavor.
- Preheat your grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess marinade to drip off. Discard the marinade.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Slice the chicken and serve it garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
- For a creamier sauce, reserve some of the marinade before adding the chicken and simmer it in a saucepan until thickened.
- Serve it over rice for a complete meal.
- For a spicier kick, add sliced jalapeños to the marinade or top the chicken with a spicy salsa before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg