Coconut-Lime Chicken with Grilled Pineapple

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This grilled chicken recipe is the perfect compliment of sweet and savory. This recipe pairs well with grilled vegetables or a nice, light spinach salad. Start the grill, light your tiki torches, and let this recipe whisk you away to the tropics!

Submitted by Mommy Epstein
Published on March 5, 2020
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 chicken breasts
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 2 cups tequila

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 6 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream

  • ½ cup coconut milk

  • ¼ cup lime juice

  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

  • 1 clove crushed garlic

  • 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste

  • 6 slices peeled, cored pineapple

Directions

  1. Whisk together the tequila, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper; pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken breasts, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

  2. Meanwhile, make the sauce by whisking together the sour cream , coconut milk, and 1/4 cup of lime juice in a bowl. Add the cilantro and garlic, then season to taste with salt and pepper; set aside.

  3. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil grate. Remove the chicken from the marinade, and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.

  4. Cook the chicken and pineapple slices on the preheated grill until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, and the pineapple slices are nicely marked, about 6 minutes. Serve the chicken breasts topped with a slice of grilled pineapple, and a dollop of the sour cream sauce.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

605 Calories
24g Fat
15g Carbs
39g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 605
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g 31%
Saturated Fat 15g 73%
Cholesterol 130mg 43%
Sodium 130mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 39g 77%
Vitamin C 33mg 37%
Calcium 122mg 9%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 539mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.