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A small white bowl of a coconut lime marinade alongside grilled chicken thighs on a white plate.
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Coconut lime grilled chicken marinade

Coconut lime grilled chicken marinade is an easy way to infuse delicious flavor into your regular grilled chicken routine!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Yield: 6 -8 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or substitute breasts)

For the coconut lime marinade:

  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • ⅔ cup coconut milk (regular or low-fat)
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lime, zested and juiced
  • 1 tablespoon red curry paste
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  • Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a small bowl. Remove and reserve ¼ cup of the marinade for later.
  • Place chicken in a large plastic bag and add remaining marinade. Coat the chicken in the marinade then close the bag and let sit for at least 30 minutes. Better yet, refrigerate and marinate for 1-2 hours or up to 6-8 hours.
  • Remove chicken from refrigerator at least 30 minutes before grilling.
  • Preheat grill to medium heat.
  • Add marinated chicken to grill and cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes per side, until cooked through. (Timing will depend on which cut of chicken you use and its thickness.)
  • Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Serve with reserved marinade drizzled over the chicken.

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Notes

I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs here but you could certainly use boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Just keep an eye on them and remove when they are cooked through (when they have reached about 160-165 on a meat thermometer).
This recipe makes enough for about 2 pounds of chicken. Adjust as needed.
You can find red curry paste in a small jar in the international aisle of your grocery store.
You’ll want to marinate this for a minimum of 30 minutes. I think 1-2 hours is a good goal. And if you want to put this together in the morning, before work, that’s fine too.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 184mg | Sodium: 507mg
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