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Coconut Lime Chicken: A Flavorful Recipe You’ll Love

Coconut Lime Chicken is a flavorful dish featuring marinated chicken thighs grilled to perfection, served with a zesty coconut lime sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 can 13.5 ounces coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice about 2 limes
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Lime wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, lime juice, fish sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
  2. Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight for more flavor.
  3. Preheat your grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat.
  4. Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess marinade to drip off. Discard the remaining marinade.
  5. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the chicken is nicely charred.
  6. Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  7. Serve the chicken garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 28gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgSugar: 6g

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 or quinoa for a complete meal.
  • For a spicier kick, add sliced jalapeños to the marinade or serve with a spicy dipping sauce.

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