Description
Sweet Chili Coconut-Lime Grilled Chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-prepare dish that brings together the delightful sweetness of chili sauce and the zesty freshness of lime. Marinated in a luscious coconut milk blend, this grilled chicken is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a busy weeknight dinner or a festive gathering with family and friends. Paired with light coconut-lime cauliflower rice, this dish offers a satisfying yet healthy meal that’s both gluten-free and dairy-free. Impress your loved ones with this unique twist on grilled chicken that is sure to become a staple in your cooking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup light coconut milk (divided)
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 lime
- Salt and pepper
- 4 chicken breasts (~2 lbs)
- 8 cups cauliflower rice (fresh or frozen)
- 1–1/2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in a mixture of 1/2 cup coconut milk, sweet chili sauce, and juice from half a lime for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and grease the grates.
- Grill marinated chicken for 4-5 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until fully cooked.
- In a large skillet, sauté cauliflower rice in coconut oil for about 5-7 minutes. Add lime juice, remaining coconut milk, and chopped cilantro; season to taste.
- Serve grilled chicken on top of cauliflower rice with extra sweet chili sauce on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with cauliflower rice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 75mg