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Sweet Chili Coconut-Lime Grilled Chicken

  • Author: Emmy Carter
  • Total Time: About 1 hour (including a 30-minute marinade)
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Sweet Chili Coconut-Lime Grilled Chicken is a quick dinner that’s bursting with sweet, tangy, and smoky flavors. Juicy grilled chicken is marinated in coconut milk, sweet chili sauce, and fresh lime, then served over tender cauliflower rice for a healthy, low-carb meal. Perfect for easy dinner nights, meal prep, healthy recipes, food ideas, and simple family meals, this recipe delivers bold flavor with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken

  • ¾ cup light coconut milk, divided
  • ½ cup sweet chili sauce, plus extra for dipping
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 4 chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)

For the Cauliflower Rice

  •  8 cups cauliflower rice
  • 1½ tablespoons coconut oil
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Whisk together ½ cup coconut milk, sweet chili sauce, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
  2. Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  4. Grill the chicken for 6–8 minutes per side until it reaches 165°F (74°C).
  5. Let the chicken rest for 5–10 minutes.
  6. Heat coconut oil in a skillet and cook the cauliflower rice for 5–7 minutes.
  7. Stir in the remaining coconut milk and cook for another 1–2 minutes.
  8. Fold in the cilantro and season to taste.
  9. Serve the grilled chicken over the cauliflower rice with extra lime wedges and sweet chili sauce if desired.

Notes

  • Don’t skip the resting time after grilling for the juiciest chicken.
  • Fresh lime juice provides the brightest flavor compared to bottled juice.
  • Garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges just before serving for the freshest finish.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

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