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thai lime and coconut grilled chicken

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
Daily Inspiration S
Somewhere, TX

Wonderful aromatic flavors in this delicious Thai grilled chicken.

(3 ratings)
yield 4 -6
prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Grill

Ingredients For thai lime and coconut grilled chicken

  • 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 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground white pepper
  • 1/2 tsp
    turmeric
  • 1 tsp
    ground coriander
  • grated zest from 1 lime
  • 3 Tbsp
    fresh lime juice
  • 2 tsp
    grated fresh ginger
  • 1 Tbsp
    fish sauce
  • 4 oz
    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

  • 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.
  • 2
    In a bowl, toss chicken with lemongrass mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • 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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