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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
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320
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 honey
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Lime wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, lime juice, honey, minced garlic, ground ginger, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  2. Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 4 hours for more flavor.
  3. Preheat your grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat.
  4. Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess marinade to drip off. Discard the remaining marinade.
  5. Brush the grill with olive oil to prevent sticking. Place the chicken on the grill and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  6. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  7. Slice the chicken and serve garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 24gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgSugar: 6g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the marinade.
  • Serve the chicken over a bed of jasmine rice or quinoa for a complete meal.

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