Coconut Lime Chicken
Coconut Lime Chicken is marinated in Thai-inspired flavors and grilled to juicy perfection! It's simple to make yet so tasty. Perfect for your Summer grilling!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 523kcal
Ingredients
- 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 thumb-size ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Rinse chicken well and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a food processor, or with a mortar and pestle, combine coriander, ginger, and garlic. Pulse a few times or mash to a coarse paste.
- In a bowl, combine paste, coconut milk, fish sauce and lime juice. Stir until blended.
- In a resealable bag, combine chicken and marinade. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight. Drain chicken from marinade, discarding liquid.
- Lightly oil grill grates and arrange chicken in a single layer on hot grates. Over hot coals, grill chicken for about 5 to 7 minutes and then turn to grill the other side for another 5 to 7 minutes or until a thermometer inserted reads 165 F.
- Remove from heat and allow to rest for about 3 to 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- For a kick of spice, add minced chili peppers or dried chili flakes to the marinade.
- To keep the meat juicier and moister, limit turning during grilling.
Nutrition
Calories: 523kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 67g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 323mg | Sodium: 1017mg | Potassium: 984mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 82IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 5mg