Coconut Lime Chicken: A Flavorful Grilled Delight!
Paul
Coconut Lime Chicken is a flavorful grilled dish featuring tender chicken thighs marinated in a creamy coconut milk and zesty lime sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 25 minutes mins
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal
- 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
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.
- 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.
Keyword Chicken Thighs, Coconut Lime Chicken, coconut milk, grilled chicken, Lime Juice