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sweet chili coconut chicken w cauliflower rice

Recipe by
barbara lentz
beulah, MI

This is simple and scrumptious. The cauliflower is so flavorful and fresh. I actually prefer it to rice.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For sweet chili coconut chicken w cauliflower rice

  • 3/4 c
    coconut milk
  • 1/2 c
    sweet chili sauce
  • 1
    lime
  • 4
    boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 md
    head cauliflower
  • 2 Tbsp
    coconut oil
  • 1/4 c
    fresh cilantro chopped
  • salt and pepper

How To Make sweet chili coconut chicken w cauliflower rice

  • 1
    Combine coconut milk, sweet chili sauce, and juice of 1/2 lime in large zip lock bag. Add salt and pepper and squish to combine. Add the chicken and marinate in bag for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • 2
    Grate the cauliflower with box grater or food processor with a grating tool. Set aside.
  • 3
    Remove the chicken from marinade. Reserve marinade. Grill or fry the chicken until no longer pink. Remove from pan and let rest while making (rice)
  • 4
    Add coconut oil to skillet over med high heat. Add the cauliflower and season with salt and pepper. Saute for 5 to 7 minutes until tender. Add the reserved marinade, and squeeze in the other half of the lime. Add the cilantro.
  • 5
    Serve the chicken over the cauliflower rice. Garnish with more cilantro.

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