Grilled Lime Coconut Curry Chicken

Grilled Lime Coconut Curry Chicken - Mimi's Fit Foods

You guys!  This is chicken is sooooo good!  I mean, the flavors are so tasty and the combination of flavors definitely give this dish the “wow” factor!  We’re talking lime, coconut, curry, and a few other awesome ingredients that make the marinade out-of-this-world.  The marinade is super easy to throw together and I was SUPER happy when dinner time rolled around because all of the prep. work was done and all I had to do was throw the chicken on the grill.  The marinade not only made the chicken YUMMY, but it also made it TENDER.  

Oh, and did I mention you get to use the leftover marinade as a sauce.  Well, you do!  And, it makes this dish even THAT much yummier.  

I like to cut my chicken into smaller pieces (rather than use the entire chicken breast as a whole).  I also slice any pieces that may be extra thick (I usually slice them in half . . . like a hamburger bun).  This helps the chicken to soak up the marinade better, which offers a more intense overall flavor.  It also helps give all my pieces a more uniform size so that they all cook for about the same amount of time.

I served this with a side of Baked Coconut Brown Rice (you want the recipe for that too, don’t you?).  We were all VERY happy with dinner and even happier that we have leftovers.  Add this to your summer grilling menu . . . NOW!  (I’m really not that bossy.  But, seriously!  Now would be the best time!)

Grilled Lime Coconut Curry Chicken
Slightly Adapted from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe

3 tablespoons canola oil
zest and juice of 1 lime
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 cup canned light coconut milk
pinch cayenne pepper
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (see note above)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
fresh limes, cut into wedges

In a large liquid measuring cup or medium bowl, whisk together the oil, lime zest, lime juice, cumin, coriander, soy sauce, salt, sugar, curry powder, coconut milk, and cayenne pepper. Place the chicken in a large ziploc bag and pour the marinade over the chicken. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 8 hours.

Preheat a charcoal or gas grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side (actual time will depend on the thickness of the chicken). While the chicken is cooking, pour the marinade into a small or medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil and boil for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Place the grilled chicken on a serving platter or plate. Drizzle with sauce (reserve the remaining sauce to serve separately) and sprinkle fresh cilantro over the top. Serve with lime wedges and additional sauce.

Serves 8.

 
Nutritional Information (Per 4-Oz. Serving & Approx. 1 Tab. Sauce)
Calories: 174
Protein:  23,3g
Carbs:  4.3g
Fat:  7.2g (1.3g = Sat.)
Fiber:  0.2g
Sugars:  3.5g
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