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Sweet Chili Coconut-Lime Grilled Chicken – Light & Refreshing Dinner

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Sweet Chili Coconut-Lime Grilled Chicken with Coconut-Lime Cauliflower Rice is a light and refreshing grilled dinner. Simple and scrumptious!

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 3/4 cup light coconut milk, divided
  • 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce, plus more for dipping
  • 1 lime
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 chicken breasts (~2 lbs)
  • 8 cups cauliflower rice, fresh or frozen
  • 1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. Combine 1/2 cup coconut milk, sweet chili sauce, and juice of 1/2 lime in a large Ziplock bag. Add salt and pepper and mix. Add chicken breasts and marinate 30 minutes – 1 hour in the fridge.
  2. Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill chicken 4-5 min first side, 3-4 min second side, depending on size. Let rest 5 minutes.
  3. Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium/medium-high heat. Add cauliflower rice, season with salt and pepper, sauté 5-7 minutes until tender.
  4. Squeeze juice from remaining lime half and add 3-4 tbsp coconut milk to skillet, stir in cilantro, adjust seasoning.
  5. Plate cauliflower rice, top with grilled chicken, serve with extra sweet chili sauce.

Notes

  • Optional: serve with regular rice if preferred.
  • Author: lily
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American