🥭🍗🍈🥥 Grilled Mango Lime Chicken with Coconut Rice
🍽️ Servings:
4
⏱️ Time:
Prep: 20 mins | Marinate: 30 mins | Cook: 20 mins | Total: ~1 hour 10 mins
🌴 Flavor Profile:
Sweet, tangy, slightly smoky with creamy, fragrant coconut rice
🛒 Ingredients:
🍗 For the Mango Lime Chicken:
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts 🍗
1 ripe mango, peeled and chopped 🥭
Zest and juice of 2 limes 🍈
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp honey or brown sugar 🍯
2 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
1 tsp grated fresh ginger 🌿
1 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil 🛢️
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
Optional: chili flakes or 1/2 fresh chili for heat 🌶️
🥥 For the Coconut Rice:
1 cup jasmine rice 🍚
1 cup coconut milk (full-fat) 🥥
1 cup water
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar (optional, for a touch of sweetness)
🌿 Garnish (optional):
Fresh cilantro or mint
Lime wedges 🍈
Extra mango slices 🥭
🔪 Instructions:
🍲 Step 1: Make the Marinade
In a blender or food processor, combine mango, lime juice + zest, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and oil. Blend until smooth. 🥭🍈🧄
Pour over the chicken in a bowl or zip-top bag. Toss to coat well.
Marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 6 hours for deeper flavor). ⏳
🍚 Step 2: Cook the Coconut Rice
Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
In a pot, combine rinsed rice, coconut milk, water, salt, and sugar.
Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15 minutes.
Let it rest (covered) for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork. 🥥🍚
🔥 Step 3: Grill the Chicken
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Grill chicken 5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked and slightly charred. 🍗🔥
Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
🥭 Step 4: Serve It Up!
Plate the fluffy coconut rice.
Top with sliced grilled chicken.
Garnish with cilantro, extra mango, and lime wedges. 🌿🍈
Serve with a side of tropical breeze 😎
✨ Tips for Extra Island Magic:
Use a ripe mango for a naturally sweet and smooth marinade.
Add spice with a dash of hot sauce or fresh chili.
Grill pineapple slices alongside for a bonus flavor burst. 🍍
Leftover chicken? Make tacos, wraps, or toss it on salad the next day!
🧡 Why You’ll Love It:
The chicken is juicy, flavorful, and kissed by the grill.
The coconut rice is creamy and subtly sweet, balancing the bold marinade.
It’s fresh, vibrant, and totally summer-ready any time of year. ☀️🌴