Sweet Chili Coconut-Lime Grilled Chicken
Sweet Chili Coconut-Lime Grilled Chicken is a vibrant, tropical-inspired dish that will transport your taste buds to sunny shores. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken marinated in a delightful blend of sweet chili sauce and creamy coconut milk, infused with zesty lime juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup light coconut milk
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- Juice from 1 lime
- 4 chicken breasts (~2lbs)
- 8 cups cauliflower rice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a large Ziplock bag, mix 1/2 cup coconut milk, sweet chili sauce, and the juice from 1/2 lime. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add chicken breasts to the bag, seal tightly, and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and grease the grates.
- Grill chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- For the cauliflower rice: Sauté in coconut oil over medium heat until tender. Stir in remaining lime juice, coconut milk to taste, and chopped cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 grilled chicken breast with cauliflower rice
- Calories: 415
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 129mg