Description
Coconut Lime Grilled Chicken and Rice is your ticket to a tropical culinary getaway! This vibrant dish features succulent chicken marinated in a creamy coconut-lime blend, grilled to perfection, and served over fluffy jasmine rice. Each bite is a burst of zesty flavor, making it ideal for casual dinners or festive gatherings. Easy to prepare and adaptable to your dietary needs, this recipe promises an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, whisk together coconut milk, lime juice, garlic, honey, and brown sugar. Add chicken breasts, ensuring they are submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Prepare the Rice: Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until clear. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine rinsed rice with chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high (375°F/190°C).
- Grill the Chicken: Place marinated chicken on the grill. Cook for 6-7 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Reserve some marinade for basting.
- Fluff the Rice: Once cooked, fluff rice with a fork and keep covered off heat while finishing grilling.
- Serve: Plate grilled chicken alongside fluffy jasmine rice and drizzle remaining marinade over top. Garnish with lime wedges if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg