Description
Sweet Chili Coconut-Lime Grilled Chicken is a vibrant dish that perfectly combines sweet and savory flavors, making it ideal for summer gatherings or cozy family dinners. The tender chicken breasts are marinated in a delightful mixture of sweet chili sauce and coconut milk, infused with zesty lime juice. Grilled to perfection, this dish boasts a tantalizing char while remaining juicy and flavorful. Accompanied by creamy coconut-lime cauliflower rice, it offers a healthy yet satisfying meal option that’s both gluten-free and dairy-free. Quick to prepare and easy to pair with various sides, this recipe is sure to impress your guests or delight your family any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (~2lbs)
- 3/4 cup light coconut milk (divided)
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper
- 8 cups cauliflower rice (fresh or frozen)
- 1–1/2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large Ziplock bag, mix 1/2 cup coconut milk, sweet chili sauce, juice from half the lime, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts, seal the bag, and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill each chicken breast for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Let rest for 5 minutes.
- Prepare Cauliflower Rice: Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cauliflower rice; season with salt and pepper. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until tender, then stir in remaining lime juice and coconut milk along with chopped cilantro.
- Serve: Plate cauliflower rice topped with grilled chicken. Enjoy with extra sweet chili sauce on the side.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with cauliflower rice (300g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg