Description
Coconut Lime Chicken is a tropical delight that brings restaurant-quality flavors to your kitchen. With tender chicken marinated in rich coconut milk and zesty lime, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner. The fragrant blend of ingredients creates a burst of flavor that will transport you to sun-soaked beaches with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 3 fresh limes (juiced)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tbsp raw honey
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together coconut milk, lime juice, minced garlic, and honey until smooth.
- Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag, pour marinade over them, seal tightly, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat or oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Remove chicken from marinade (discard excess) and cook on grill or bake for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked.
- Once done, squeeze fresh lime juice over chicken and garnish with chopped cilantro if using.
- Serve alongside rice or veggies for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast - approx. 170g
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg