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Grilled coconut chicken

Grilled coconut chicken

By Angelo Marchetti
120’ Prep time
15’ Cook time
135’ Total time
271 Calories
4 Serving

Summary

This grilled coconut chicken is a vibrant chicken dish with great flavor and a kick of spice. it’s perfect for summertime grilling!
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Step by Step

Step 1
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Step 1

Add all of the ingredients for the marinade to a bowl and whisk to combine.
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Step 2

Next, add the chicken to the marinade. Turn the chicken over a few times in the marinade and be sure it is completely covered. Cover the bowl and allow the chicken to marinate for at least 2 hours or longer for optimal flavor.
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Step 3

Preheat the grill to 400ºF and carefully rub your grill grates with oil.
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Step 4

Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
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Step 5

Remove the chicken from the marinade and allow as much marinade as possible to drip from the chicken.
Step 6
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Step 6

Grill chicken thighs for 4-5 minutes on each side over direct heat or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 160ºF.
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Step 7

While the chicken is grilling, prepare the bell pepper topping. Heat the avocado over medium/high heat. Add the onion and salt to the oil and saute for 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and peppers and saute for an additional 2-3 minutes. The peppers should be hot but still crunchy. Remove them from heat.
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Step 8

Add the peppers to a bowl and toss with rice vinegar, lime juice, and cilantro. Serve over the chicken thighs and with a side of optional jasmine rice.

Tips and Warnings

  • Baking instructions: Transfer the chicken thighs and the marinade to an oven-safe dish. Bake at 400ºF for 18-20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160ºF165ºF.
  • If you don’t have garlic chili sauce, substitute it for 1 tablespoon of sriracha and 3 tablespoons of minced garlic. It will have a slightly different flavor, but it will still be delicious.
  • If you can’t find mini peppers, feel free to use two large bell peppers.

Ingredient

  • Rice vinegar
    Rice vinegar
    9.86 ml
  • Sesame oil
    Sesame oil
    4.93 ml
  • Fresh lime juice
    Fresh lime juice
    9.86 ml
  • Soy sauce
    Soy sauce
    9.86 ml
  • Sriracha
    Sriracha
    9.86 ml
  • Small red onion
    Small red onion
    0.5
  • Honey
    Honey
    14.79 ml
  • Coconut milk
    Coconut milk
    59.15 ml
  • Avocado oil
    Avocado oil
    14.79 ml
  • Boneless skinless chicken thighs
    Boneless skinless chicken thighs
    0.88 kg
  • Chili garlic sauce
    Chili garlic sauce
    29.57 ml
  • Fresh chopped cilantro
    Fresh chopped cilantro
    29.57 ml
  • Freshly grated ginger
    Freshly grated ginger
    4.93 ml
  • Sea salt
    Sea salt
    2.46 ml
  • Squeeze of fresh lime juice
    Squeeze of fresh lime juice
    1
  • Garlic
    Garlic
    2 pcs
  • Sliced mini bell peppers
    Sliced mini bell peppers
    473.18 ml

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