Sweet Chili Coconut-Lime Grilled Chicken
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Sweet Chili Coconut-Lime Grilled Chicken, a dish that brings tropical notes to your table. This recipe features marinated chicken breasts grilled to perfection, complemented by a creamy coconut-lime cauliflower rice. With its enticing blend of sweet chili and lime, this meal is quick enough for weeknight dinners yet impressive enough for summer barbecues. Ready in under an hour, it’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and perfect for meal prep, ensuring you have delicious leftovers for wraps or salads throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup light coconut milk
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 lime
- 4 chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
- 8 cups cauliflower rice
Instructions
- In a large Ziplock bag, mix 1/2 cup coconut milk, sweet chili sauce, and juice from half a lime. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add chicken breasts to the bag, seal it, and marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Preheat the grill on medium-high heat and grease the grates.
- Grill chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Let rest for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté cauliflower rice with salt and pepper until tender (5-7 minutes). Stir in remaining lime juice and coconut milk; mix in chopped cilantro.
- Serve grilled chicken atop cauliflower rice with extra sweet chili sauce on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with cauliflower rice (about 250g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg