Grilled Coconut Chicken
Need some tropical vibes in your life?! This Grilled Coconut Chicken will transport your mind to the beach. Simple, healthy and packed with coconut flavor.
Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 13.66 oz. can unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together coconut milk, lime zest, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic and ginger. Reserve 1/2 cup of the marinade, cover and refrigerate.
- Add chicken to remaining marinade and stir to coat. Cover the bowl and marinade for 1 to 8 hours in the fridge.
- Preheat grill over medium heat. Thread chicken onto skewers. Grill for 5 minutes, flip then baste with reserved marinade. Cook 5 minutes, flip and baste again. Cook another 5 minutes. Total grill time is 15 minutes. Remove from grill.