thai lime and coconut grilled chicken

Deep In The Heart of, TX
Updated on May 6, 2015

Wonderful aromatic flavors in this delicious Thai grilled chicken.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Grill
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 - lemon grass stalks
  • 3 - fresh green chilies, seeded and chopped
  • 2 - garlic cloves, chopped
  • 3 - green onions, chopped
  • 1 - handful fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • - grated zest from 1 lime
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 4 ounces coconut milk
  • 4 - boneless, skinless chicken breasts, butterflied (sliced through horizontally)
  • - salt and fresh black pepper to taste

How To Make thai lime and coconut grilled chicken

  • Step 1
    Remove and discard the tough outer skin from the lemon grass stalks and roughly chop. Put lemongrass, chilies, garlic, green onion, fresh cilantro, cumin, pepper, turmeric, ground coriander, lime zest, lime juice, ginger, fish sauce and coconut milk in a food processor or blender; pulse until smooth.
  • Step 2
    In a bowl, toss chicken with lemongrass mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Step 3
    Grill over medium hot coals, until the chicken is opaque with no trace of pink, approximately 3 minutes per side. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

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Category: Chicken
Category: Marinades
Ingredient: Chicken
Diet: Low Fat
Method: Grill
Culture: Thai

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