Description
Coconut Lime Grilled Chicken Thighs are a flavorful and zesty dish that combines the tropical taste of coconut with the tanginess of lime, perfect for summer grilling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 limes (juiced and zested)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix coconut milk, lime juice, lime zest, honey, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade and let them marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove chicken from the marinade and grill for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding chili flakes to the marinade.
- Serve with a side of rice or salad for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Coconut Lime Grilled Chicken Thighs, Grilled Chicken, Tropical Chicken Recipe