Grilled Island Chicken

Grilled Island Chicken

Grilled Island Chicken breasts are bathed for several hours in a coconut milk marinade before grilling. We then top them with tropical salsa. This turns chicken into a dish that family and guests ask for repeatedly

Ingredients

  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Marinade Ingredients

  • 1 (14 oz) can unsweetened coconut milk
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (1 to 2 limes)
  • 1 large jalapeño, seeded and minced

Tropical Salsa Ingredients

  • ¼ cup chopped red onion
  • ½ cup seeded and chopped tomato
  • ½ cup chopped mango
  • ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
  • ¼ cup chopped yellow bell pepper
  • 1 tablespoon minced jalapeño
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (1 to 2 limes)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Lime wedges for garnish
  • Cilantro sprigs for garnish

Directions

Set the Egg for direct cooking at 350°F/177°C

To make the marinade, using a whisk, mix the coconut milk, cilantro, cinnamon, lime juice, and jalapeno in a small bowl

Place the chicken breasts in a large shallow dish and pour the marinade over the chicken to cover

Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours

To make the salsa, toss the onion, tomato, mango, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, jalapeno, salt, chili powder, lime juice, and honey in a medium bowl

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use

Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade and discard the marinade

Place the chicken on the Grid and close the lid of the Egg

Grill for 10 to 12 minutes per side, until the thermometer reads 160°F/71°C

Place the chicken breasts on plates and top with the salsa

Garnish each plate with lime wedges and a sprig of cilantro

Recipe and photo from Big Green Egg.

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