Chili Chicken With Coconut Lime Sauce
This chili chicken with coconut lime sauce is a bold, flavor-packed dinner that’s surprisingly easy to make. Juicy chicken is marinated in sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, garlic, and lime, then cooked until golden and topped with a creamy coconut lime drizzle. It’s the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and a little spicy, and it’s especially delicious served over a bowl of rice.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup sweet chili sauce
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- Zest half a lime
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1/2 cup canned coconut milk
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Zest half a lime
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp sriracha
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, garlic, red pepper flakes, garlic salt, the zest of half a lime, and lime juice. Stir well to combine. Add the chicken breasts and toss until they’re evenly coated. Set aside.
- While the chicken rests in the marinade, make the coconut lime sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, lime juice, the zest of half a lime, mayonnaise, and sriracha until smooth. Set aside.
- Lightly spray a medium skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6–8 minutes per side, until the chicken is fully cooked and nicely browned.
- Serve the chicken over rice and drizzle the coconut lime sauce over the top. Finish with your favorite toppings and enjoy.