Description
Coconut Lime Chicken is a tropical delight that transports you to sun-drenched beaches with every bite. This easy-to-make dish features succulent chicken marinated in a luscious coconut-lime sauce, delivering a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. Ideal for grilling or baking, it promises to impress at barbecues or family dinners. Serve it alongside fluffy rice or a fresh salad for a flavorful feast that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix coconut milk, lime juice, honey, ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag or dish; pour half the marinade over them. Seal and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight for better flavor).
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375°F) or oven to 400°F.
- Remove chicken from marinade (discard leftover marinade) and cook on grill for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. For baking, cook in a greased dish for about 25 minutes.
- Let chicken rest before slicing; drizzle with reserved cooked marinade if desired and garnish with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg