Coconut-Lime Chicken with Grilled Pineapple

Coconut-Lime Chicken with Grilled Pineapple
Coconut-Lime Chicken with Grilled Pineapple might be just the main course you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains about 39g of protein, 24g of fat, and a total of 616 calories. This recipe serves 6. This recipe covers 27% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. Head to the store and pick up lime juice, salt and pepper, cilantro, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the tequila you could follow this main course with the Tequila-Lime Sugar Cookies as a dessert. The Fourth Of July will be even more special with this recipe.

Instructions

1
Whisk together the tequila, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper; pour into a resealable plastic bag.
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2
Add the chicken breasts, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
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3
Meanwhile, make the sauce by whisking together the sour cream , coconut milk, and 1/4 cup of lime juice in a bowl.
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4
Add the cilantro and garlic, then season to taste with salt and pepper; set aside.
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5
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil grate.
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6
Remove the chicken from the marinade, and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
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7
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.
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8
Serve the chicken breasts topped with a slice of grilled pineapple, and a dollop of the sour cream sauce.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 40 m.
Servings6
Health Score16
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