Description
A flavorful dish featuring marinated chicken thighs, served over rice and drizzled with a creamy coconut lime sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
- 1/2 cup Sweet Chili Sauce
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger (grated)
- 2 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice
- 1 cup Coconut Milk
- 1 tbsp Additional Lime Juice
- 2 cups Rice (Jasmine preferred)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs (Cilantro, Green Onion)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and fresh lime juice. Add the chicken thighs, ensuring they’re well-coated, and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- While the chicken marinates, combine coconut milk, lime juice, sweet chili sauce, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth and creamy, then chill in the refrigerator.
- Heat a tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken thighs for 5–6 minutes on each side until charred and cooked through. Remove from heat and let rest before slicing.
- Scoop warm, fluffy rice into a bowl as the base. Arrange the sliced chicken on top and generously drizzle with the chilled coconut lime sauce. Garnish with fresh herbs and lime slices.
Notes
- Substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts or rotisserie chicken if needed.
- Use your favorite brand of sweet chili sauce or make your own.
- Gluten-free soy sauce options are available.
- Garlic powder can be used as a substitute for fresh garlic.
- Ground ginger can be an alternative to fresh ginger.
- Lemon juice can substitute for fresh lime juice.
- Light coconut milk or yogurt can be used instead of regular coconut milk.
- Jasmine rice is preferred, but Basmati, brown rice, or cauliflower rice can also be used.
- Fresh herbs can be parsley or chives as substitutes for cilantro and green onions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg