Thai Coconut Lime Chicken brings new life to plain chicken breasts. Full of coconut and lime flavor!
Friends. I’m sweating. Non stop.
We don’t have any AC, and it has been almost 100 degrees for the past week. So for the past 7 days I have been sporting a very shiny face. I’m hoping I’m coming off as looking “dewy”, but I’m pretty sure I’m coming off as “drenched.”
I keep finding excuses to open the fridge and the freezer, and lingering for much too long just to feel the coolness spilling out.
With hot temperatures like this, the thought of turning on my oven and heating up the house any more practically brings me to tears. No more heat!
Thank goodness for our outdoor grill. Otherwise we would be eating nothing but cold salads. And ice cubes.
I was getting bored with my standard plain grilled chicken, and wanted to create a recipe that would add some mouth watering flavors. After spying a can of coconut milk sitting in my pantry just begging to be used, this Thai coconut lime chicken recipe was born!
This Thai coconut lime chicken is made by marinating boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a delicious Thai marinade of coconut milk, lime zest, ginger, garlic, soy sauce and a little curry powder. When you’re grilling your coconut lime chicken, keep brushing it with the Thai marinade to get the maximum amount of flavor. Serve it sprinkled with freshly chopped cilantro, and you MUST serve it with my coconut lime rice.
If you love coconut, this is the dinner for you. Eating it will make you feel like you are enjoying dinner on a tropical island. I can almost feel the ocean breeze now.
Except, it’s just the fan in my window blowing warm air around the room. Is it winter yet?
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Thai Coconut Lime Chicken
Prep Time: 35 mins- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 55 mins
Yield: 2 people 1x
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Pin RecipeIngredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (I get my chicken from ButcherBox, which I highly recommend)
- lime wedges for garnish
- cilantro leaves for garnish
Thai coconut lime marinade
- 1 13.5 ounce can light (or low fat) coconut milk
- zest of 2 limes
- 1 garlic clove, grated or finely chopped
- 1” piece of ginger, peeled and grated or finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce, tamari for gluten free, or coconut aminos for paleo/Whole30
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a large baking dish or ziploc bag, make the Thai coconut lime marinade by combining all ingredients and stirring to combine. Add in the chicken breasts, and marinade for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
- Preheat your grill (or indoor grill pan) to medium high heat. Grill the chicken, and baste it with the marinate several times. Cook until the chicken is cooked thru, about 8 minutes per side. Discard the marinade after done basting.
- Serve the chicken warm, topped with cilantro leaves and lime wedges.
Notes
This chicken is amazing with my coconut lime rice!
The marinade makes enough for 4 chicken breasts
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Sarah@WholeandHeavenlyOven says
July 31, 2014 at 4:39 amOh, NO! Broken AC is the absolute worst. We haven’t had too many super-hot days here in WI, but you living in Cali, I would guess that you’re probably melting as we speak! Like you said, thank GOODNESS for grills! This chicken looks AWESOME! You totally nailed all the flavor combos and I’m pretty sure I have all of these ingredients right now! Dinner this weekend fo SURE. :)
Kelly - LEFT SIDE OF THE TABLE says
July 31, 2014 at 5:38 amIf I was you I would eat ice cream to cool off! Lol I mean, no AC and you have to keep cool somehow right?! This chicken looks absolutely wonderful! Thai again ;) makes me think of how much I actually want to visit Thailand. It’s literally at the top of my list! Great way to use that coconut milk again. I always need a new way to eat grilled chicken! Thanks Natalie dear! Have a fab Thursday!
Kathy @ Olives & Garlic says
July 31, 2014 at 6:56 amI dont even know how you’re surviving right now! 100 plus and no AC. You poor thing. I hope temps go down a bit for you guys. This dinner is calling my name. I love the tropical flavors of the coconut and lime and cilantro. Yummy.
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Olivia - Primavera Kitchen says
July 31, 2014 at 7:45 amHere is Canada this year summer is not so hot. Actually I miss the hot hot weather ;-)
Nat, I love so much this chicken recipe. I’ve never use coconut milk as a marinade for my chicken! I’ll try this ;-)
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amanda @ fake ginger says
July 31, 2014 at 7:47 amIt’s been SO COLD here in Colorado. The weather is weird this year! Hopefully you guys get a break soon. This chicken looks awesome though!
Natalie says
August 1, 2014 at 9:32 amOh what I would give for 1 cold day! I am longing for being bundled up and cozy, rather than splayed out and sweating. Send some of that cold weather my way!
Alyssa @ My Sequined Life says
July 31, 2014 at 8:47 amI love coconut, so your posts this week have been right up my alley, Natalie! I’m stocking up on coconut milk, stat. And I hope the heat breaks for you soon! I’ve had those exact thoughts about the fine line between dewy and drenched before (pretty sure I was always in the latter category)!
Polly @ Tasty Food Project says
July 31, 2014 at 8:48 amI find it completely normal to stick my head in the fridge every now and then to cool off! :) Anyway, this chicken dish looks so delicious! I love coconut so this is definitely something I would enjoy!
Kelli @ The Corner Kitchen says
July 31, 2014 at 9:24 amEeekk…100 degrees and no AC! I’m pretty sure I’d be on a total popsicle diet. Hope it cools off for you soon.
This marinade = totally amazing! Thanks for planning my dinner tonight :)
Meg says
July 31, 2014 at 9:37 amYeahhhh, I would have a freak-out without AC in 100-degree heat. Not even going to lie. There wouldn’t be enough refrigerated air in the world! On a happier note, this chicken looks and sounds awesome. :) Coconut milk is new to me, but we’ve been experimenting with it a bit, actually!
Annie @Maebells says
July 31, 2014 at 11:13 amOh dear! I am in Tennessee and it is usually unbearable this time of year but it has been in the high 70-80s for the last week. Everyone is walking around with long sleeves! hahaha! I am sure it will be unbearable again soon, but I am trying to enjoy this and give our ac a rest. Hopefully cooler temps head your way soon! I am going to make this and your rice next week, I never make anything Thai, but it sounds great!
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Joyce says
July 31, 2014 at 11:51 amThe best and most delicious summer recipes I have found yet anywhere! Yum! Thanks.
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Natalie says
August 1, 2014 at 8:42 amThank you so much Joyce! You just made my day! Thanks for reading, hope you come back often to visit : )
Danielle says
July 31, 2014 at 5:40 pmThis would definitely go perfect with your coconut lime rice! I love finding new ideas for chicken, this one looks delicious Natalie!
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Kelly says
July 31, 2014 at 7:56 pmYikes no A/C in the extreme heat is no fun :( Hope you guys try to stay cool! Love this coconut chicken – the marinade sounds amazing and would go perfectly with your coconut lime rice!
Anna @ shenANNAgans says
July 31, 2014 at 8:30 pmOh you made me lol, hope you are coming off ‘dewy’ and not ‘drenched’ too. I personally love the heat, the hotter the better, so would happily swap. It just started snowing here. I hope the temps drop to a more comfortable climate for you asap. Love this meal, i eat this often as the flavours are some of my faves. Happy weekend to you. :)
Kathi @ Deliciously Yum! says
July 31, 2014 at 8:40 pmI am feeling for you, friend. Even though I’m always cold, I don’t think I could make it in the middle of summer without air conditioning. Time to whip up some refreshing cocktails to go along with your sizzling chicken ;). Sounds mouthwatering!
Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says
July 31, 2014 at 9:32 pmI’m one of those silly people who is dyyying for summer to get here, but when it actually arrives, I’m the one hiding from the heat! We have been using our BBQ so often lately, and this chicken looks perfect for a hot summer night :) Love the coconut & lime combo, bet it tastes amazing!
Melanie @ Carmel Moments says
August 1, 2014 at 4:00 amWhat a great addition to the dinner table. I’m sure I’d love this Natalie.
Pinned.
Have a great day!
Kelly // The Pretty Bee: Cooking & Creating says
August 1, 2014 at 6:27 amThis chicken looks so yummy and perfect for summer gathering! I love grilling. So sorry you don’t have AC, that’s not great!
Leah | So, How's It Taste? says
August 1, 2014 at 7:21 amOoo ooo! I’m so excited about this chicken with the rice you posted earlier. All those flavors are just calling my name! I’m sending you some cold breeze vibes! ;)
jackie says
August 1, 2014 at 10:11 amdude, you’re so fancy!! LOVE IT! Can’t wait to see you on the food network someday.
Christine @ Cooking with Cakes says
August 1, 2014 at 12:09 pmsaw this on fbk the other day and have been anxiously waiting to check it out – yum!! pinning :)
Helen @ Scrummy Lane says
August 1, 2014 at 5:01 pmOh, I totally know the feeling, Nathalie! I experienced summer temperatures well over 100 when I was living in Greece and just used to eat salad after salad after salad!
This chicken sounds a bit to die for! I absolutely love all of those flavours and I bet this is a really quick dinner, too. Pinning this one!
kimberly oyler says
August 2, 2014 at 8:43 pmcan we just take one minute to talk about the absolute ABSURDITY that is no AC in california? i do not understand.
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
August 2, 2014 at 10:53 pmyum.. that thai marinade is definitely one i will be recreating in my kitchen. looks delicious!
Isadora says
August 3, 2014 at 6:42 pmOh NO!! I can’t believe you have no AC in that heat! I think I would just melt and eat popsicles all day. I hope it starts to cool down soon for you! We have had our AC on non-stop since summer hit and I can’t even imagine what it would be like without it. Stay cool, Natalie!!
I’m loving these coconut lime recipes! They sound awesome and I can’t wait to try this chicken on the grill, I think my husband would love it so much too!
Cate @ Chez CateyLou says
August 3, 2014 at 8:51 pmNo AC and it is that hot?! You poor thing!! Turning on the oven in that kind of heat is definitely NO FUN!!! This chicken though? Lots of fun! I love the flavors you used!! Coconut and lime and cilantro are three of my favorite things! Hope you had a fab weekend, and are staying cool!
Denise says
August 16, 2014 at 9:12 amThis sounds amazing . I’m using bone in chicken thighs. Hope that works!!
Natalie says
August 20, 2014 at 9:49 amBone in chicken thighs will work great! Would have even more flavor. I love bone in chicken thighs, such moist and flavorful chicken. Hope you loved it!
Denise says
August 20, 2014 at 12:59 pmThey were delicious. Thank you for the recipe!!!
Ashley @ My Midwest Table says
August 20, 2014 at 7:34 pmThe downer is no AC. But the upper is that you’ve got this chicken. Love coconut + lime. Great recipe, friend!
Lucy says
June 8, 2015 at 9:39 am2 different garlic requirements in the recipe? Did you mean a 1″ piece of ginger vs garlic ?
Natalie says
June 8, 2015 at 10:50 amYou are so right Lucy! My fault! I meant 1″ piece of ginger. I’ve fixed the recipe now so it is correct. Thank you for letting me know, I just hate typos! Hope you like this recipe if you try it. Perfect now that it’s grilling season!