Description
Sweet Chili Coconut-Lime Grilled Chicken combines vibrant flavors with healthy ingredients, making it a perfect choice for summer barbecues or quick weeknight dinners. This dish features chicken marinated in a delectable blend of sweet chili sauce, zesty lime, and creamy coconut milk, which infuses each bite with an incredible flavor profile. Paired with coconut-lime cauliflower rice, it offers a light yet satisfying meal that impresses without the fuss. Ideal for meal prep or entertaining guests, this recipe is as versatile as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup light coconut milk (divided)
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 4 chicken breasts (~2lbs)
- 8 cups cauliflower rice (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing 1/2 cup coconut milk, sweet chili sauce, and lime juice in a large Ziplock bag. Add salt and pepper, then coat the chicken and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill marinated chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes on one side; flip and grill for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt coconut oil and sauté cauliflower rice seasoned with salt and pepper until tender (about 5-7 minutes). Stir in remaining coconut milk and chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg