Description
Delight in the tropical flavors of Coconut Marinated Chicken, featuring a zesty lime and creamy coconut marinade that’s perfect for grilling or stovetop cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can coconut milk (14oz/400g)
- 2 limes – all the zest + 3 tbsp of juice
- 1 tbsp mild curry powder
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 tbsp Frank’s classic hot sauce (or other hot sauce of choice)
- 3/4 tsp salt
- Black pepper to taste
- 1.5 lb / 750g chicken thigh fillets, skinless and boneless
- 1 tbsp oil (for cooking)
- 3/4 cup water
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the marinade ingredients in a ziplock bag. Add the chicken and set aside to marinate for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade, shaking off the excess. Keep the marinade for the sauce.
- Brush the BBQ with oil and heat to medium-high, or heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken for around 7 minutes on the first side and 5 minutes on the second side, or until cooked through.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate, cover loosely with foil, and rest for 5 minutes.
- Serve with sauce and garnish with fresh coriander leaves, if using.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Serve with coconut rice or a simple salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 27g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg