Coconut Lime Grilled Chicken and Rice

• juice and zest of 2-3 limes

  about 1/4 cup

• fish sauce↗2 tablespoon
• full fat coconut milk↗0.25 cup

  solid / creamy stuff in a can for a creamier sauce

• brown sugar↗1 tablespoon
• lemongrass paste1 tablespoon

  or fresh grated lemongrass, if you have access!

• half a jalapeño pepper, ribs and seeds removed0.5
• clove garlic↗1
• small bundle of fresh cilantro↗
• small bundle of fresh mint↗
• boneless skinless chicken thighs↗1 lb
• rice, uncooked↗1.5 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Sauce: Pulse all sauce ingredients together in a food processor until smooth.

2. 2

   Chicken: Pour about half of the sauce over the chicken and allow to marinate for 30 minutes. (This 30 minute wait time is a good time to make some rice!)

3. 3

   Chicken: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high heat. Cook the chicken on both sides until browned and fully cooked, about 4 minutes per side. Allow to rest for a few minutes.

4. 4

   To finish: Serve grilled chicken with rice and vegetables, and drizzle with remaining sauce.