Description
Coconut lime grilled chicken thighs bring a taste of the tropics right to your dinner table. This easy-to-make dish features juicy, bone-in chicken marinated in a luscious blend of full-fat coconut milk and zesty lime juice, delivering a burst of flavor in every bite. Perfect for summer barbecues or casual weeknight dinners, these grilled thighs are sure to impress family and friends alike. Serve them with coconut rice or a vibrant mango salsa for a complete meal that feels like a mini-vacation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together coconut milk, lime juice, minced garlic, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade and ensure they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (overnight is best).
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (375°F / 190°C).
- Remove the chicken from the marinade (letting excess drip off) and place skin-side down on the grill.
- Grill for about 7-10 minutes per side or until an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) is reached.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate overnight if possible. - Boneless chicken thighs can be used for quicker cooking; adjust grilling time to about 5-6 minutes per side. - Pair with coconut rice or fresh mango salsa for a tropical twist.