Description

This Sweet Chili Coconut-Lime Grilled Chicken recipe features juicy chicken breasts marinated in a flavorful sweet chili and coconut milk blend, then grilled to perfection. Served over aromatic sautéed cauliflower rice infused with coconut, lime, and fresh cilantro, this dish balances tropical flavors with a touch of heat, making it a delicious, low-carb, and healthy meal perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken Marinade

3/4 cup light coconut milk (divided)
1/2 cup sweet chili sauce (plus more for dipping)
1 lime (juiced, divided)
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 chicken breasts (~2 lbs)

For the Cauliflower Rice

8 cups cauliflower rice (fresh or frozen)
1 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Marinate chicken: In a large Ziplock bag, combine 1/2 cup coconut milk, sweet chili sauce, and juice from half the lime. Add salt and pepper to taste, then add the chicken breasts. Seal the bag, squish gently to combine, and marinade in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Grill chicken: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and ensure the grates are well greased to prevent sticking. Grill the chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes on the first side, then flip and grill for another 3-4 minutes depending on their size and your preferred doneness. Remove from the grill and allow to rest for 5 minutes to retain juices.
Prepare cauliflower rice: While the chicken is grilling, heat coconut oil in a very large skillet over medium to medium-high heat (around 6 out of 10 on a scale). Add the cauliflower rice, season generously with salt and pepper, and sauté until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
Finish cauliflower rice: Squeeze the juice from the remaining half of the lime over the cooked cauliflower rice. Add 3-4 tablespoons of coconut milk depending on how pronounced you want the coconut flavor. Stir in the chopped cilantro and mix well. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
Serve: Scoop the cauliflower rice onto plates, top each serving with grilled chicken breasts, and serve extra sweet chili sauce on the side for dipping.

Notes

Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes, but up to 1 hour for best flavor infusion.
Ensure grill grates are well oiled to prevent sticking and tearing of chicken.
Using fresh lime juice enhances the brightness of the dish significantly.
Cauliflower rice can be fresh or frozen; if frozen, thaw and drain excess moisture before sautéing.
Adjust sweetness and heat by adding more or less sweet chili sauce to the marinade and dipping sauce.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: Fusion

Keywords: Sweet chili chicken, coconut lime chicken, grilled chicken breasts, cauliflower rice recipe, low-carb dinner, healthy grilling recipe