Coconut Lime Chicken

Source:  UFC Gym- Perimeter

  • 1 package of skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 3 Tbsp canola oil
  • zest of 1 large lime
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 – 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 3 Tbsp sugar
  • 2 tsp curry powder
  • 3/4 – 1 cup canned coconut milk
  • juice of 1 lime
  • optional – 1 serrano pepper, finely minced or cut into thin slivers
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

    Preparation:

    1. Prep the chicken –
    Carefully cut the chicken breasts in half, as if you were butterflying them.
    · Cut them completely in half.
    · Put them in a gallon sized zip top bag.
    · Pound them to the same thickness.

    2. Make the marinade –
    · Add all of the marinade ingredients together in a bowl.
    3 Tbsp canola oil
    zest of one lime
    1 tsp cumin
    2 Tbsp soy sauce
    1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
    3 Tbsp sugar
    2 tsp curry powder
    2 tsp curry powder
    juice of 1 lime
    3. Add marinade to the chicken –
    · Just dump it right in the bag with the chicken. This makes clean up a breeze!
    · Squeeze all the air out and allow the chicken to marinate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.

    4. Ready-set-go!
    · Get your pan really hot. I am using my grill pan because I think the grill marks look so pretty on the chicken. Spray it with nonstick cooking spray or a splash of oil.
    · Using tongs (because I can’t stand to touch that chicken) remove the chicken from the marinade and add to the pan.
    · Now pour the remaining marinade into a small saucepan.
    · Bring to a FULL BOIL for at least 3 minutes. This will make it safe to eat. If you are really nervous about this, just double the marinade recipe and divide before putting the chicken into it.