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Coconut-Lime Chicken with Grilled Pineapple Recipe

Our Coconut-Lime Chicken with Grilled Pineapple Recipe is perfect for summer gatherings! This recipe is sure to be a hit!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4 servings
Calories 605 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 6 slices peeled, cored pineapple
  • 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1  teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 can prickly cream
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • ¼  cup lime juice
  • 2  tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 1 clove crushed garlic
  • 1  pinch salt and pepper to taste
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Mix, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper; pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken breasts, coat will in the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce by whisking together the 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.
  • Preheat the grill on medium-high heat, and lightly oil grate. Remove the chicken from the marinade, and shake off any excess.
  • Cook the chicken and pineapple slices on the grill until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, and the pineapple slices are nicely marked, approximately 6 minutes. Serve the chicken breasts topped with a slice of grilled pineapple, and a dollop of the sour cream sauce.