Grilled Coconut Lime Chicken
Juicy chicken breast marinated in creamy coconut milk, fresh lime and a sweet red chili sauce making this chicken so tender and flavorful you will want to grill all summer long!
Servings 4
Calories 307kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast, thighs or drumsticks
- 1 cup coconut milk, unsweetened
- 1 cup sweet red chili sauce
- 3 medium limes
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, ground
Instructions
- Preheat outdoor grill to medium/high. About 400° F.
- Season chicken well with salt and pepper.
- Whisk together 1/2 cup coconut milk, 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce, juice of 3 limes, and 1 teaspoon lime zest. Reserve 1/2 cup coconut milk and 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce to brush on chicken in the last few minutes of grilling.
- Add chicken to a ziplock bag, pour in the marinade and allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes but preferably 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Meanwhile, (without discarding marinade) place chicken on grill and cook for: 5-6 minutes on each side for boneless chicken breasts (temp 160°F)3-4 minutes on each side for boneless chicken thighs (temp 165°F)30 minutes for drumsticks turning every 5 minutes (temp 185°F)
- When there is 2-3 minutes left of grilling, brush on remaining coconut and chili sauce on the chicken. Remove from grill and cover with foil.
- Let your chicken sit for 10 minutes before serving and slicing. Serve with your favorite summer veggies. Enjoy!
