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Published: May 31, 2022 · Updated: Feb 20, 2023 · May contain affiliate links

Coconut Lime Chicken

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 This marinated BBQ Coconut Lime Chicken is awesome, but be sure to finish off the can of coconut milk in the corn and coleslaw. You won't be sorry!

Coconut Lime Chicken with chili sauce, broccoslaw and corn on blue plate this …

After looking at this photo I realized it doesn't look too out of the ordinary. Kind of your typical old fashioned bbq on a plate.

Corn, slaw and chicken. I'm down!

Truth is though, it isn't quite like that. Sometimes I think outside the box and need something a bit less traditional.

I never know what I'm going to come up, but in this case it turned out pretty good.

And why I am calling this new style? The idea actually came from Alex.

He works at Matsuhisa where Nobu came up with a new fangled sashimi. (I think I have the story right.)

He decided to quickly sear a piece of raw fish to help bring out flavors that you might not get if it was totally uncooked. Nobu called this "new style" sashimi.

After eating there I can tell you that it is beyond total goodness. Anyway, his technique became so popular that it is now found in most sushi restaurants, and now you know how it got started!

So for lack of what to name this meal, I thought I'd say "new style", because this just isn't your typical bbq. Well, at least not in this part of the world!

Coconut Baked Corn/Spoon,white dish/ blue napkin

The coconut milk helps create tons of flavor, bordering on Vietnamese, which is my favorite ethnic cuisine. The corn-well, THE CORN, is awesome.

I love corn however it comes, but this corn will become a regular! The chicken is fast and good and the slaw is super, too!

The best part is that this is fast. The marinade for the coconut lime chicken also becomes the dressing for the slaw!

I used coconut milk to tie everything together and well, you'll see, it makes for a simple, mouthwatering quick meal. And good for you!

Yeah, I guess it is bonus time. Three recipes in one day.

But after reading them, you will see why.

They all use the same, one can of coconut milk, which makes this meal a snap to throw together.

You could use cabbage in the slaw, but I had a bag of broccoli slaw so I used that.

The Vietnamese flavors in this are awesome!

Lots of basil, mint and cilantro. Better than a noodle bowl!

Vietnamese Broccoli Coleslaw

You could use canned corn but I had fresh, so I cut it off the cob.

Since this is a fast Friday I'm going to get this out fast! After all, I do need to look for a Father's Day card.

And I need to figure out what the heck I'm making him on Father's Day! I'm thinking something with smoke! It is finally supposed to be hot around here, so may as well turn up the heat every which way I can!

Have a great weekend and what are you making for father's day?

Coconut Lime Chicken BBQ plate/corn/slaw

Other Father's Day Recipes:

Old Fashioned BBQ Chicken

BBQ Chicken and Sauce

Vietnamese Grilled Chicken

Vietnamese Grilled Chicken

Chicken Shawarma

chicken shawarma in blue decorative plate

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Coconut Lime Chicken BBQ plate/corn/slaw

Coconut Lime Chicken

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  • Author: Abbe Odenwalder
  • Prep Time: 20 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 Minutes
  • Total Time: 60 Minutes
  • Yield: 4 Servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Asian
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If you love coconut you will love this Asian fusion menu, complete with two side dishes. The Coconut Lime Chicken is awesome but be sure to finish off the can of coconut milk in the corn and coleslaw. You won't be sorry!


Ingredients

Units Scale

Coconut Lime Chicken:

Juice of ½ a lime
2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
1 T fish sauce
1 /2 c coconut milk
¼ t sriracha
¾ T sweet red chili sauce
½ t lemon grass (optional)
Extra sweet red chili sauce

2 pounded boneless, skinless chicken breasts (I use Costco chicken breasts and slice them in half lengthwise. They are big, so this makes enough for four. You could also use skin on chicken.)

Coconut Corn:

1 c of coconut milk
1 ½ T fish sauce
Juice of ½ a lime
1 T brown sugar
½ t sriracha
1 T sweet red chili sauce
3 ears of corn, cut off cob

Corn Topping:

¼ c panko crumbs
¼ c fried onion rings from the can OR I use minced fried onion that I buy in the frozen section of the Asian grocery for $2.99 a bag. I love it!
1 T grated coconut

Vietnamese Style Coleslaw

¼ c diced shallots
¼ c cilantro
1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
¼ c shredded basil
2 T finely chopped fresh mint (optional)
12 oz bag of cole slaw or broccoli slaw

Dressing:
½ c of marinade above
1 t sriracha
1 t fish sauce
1 t brown sugar
Extra coconut milk to taste


Instructions

Chicken:

Combine marinade ingredients together and place chicken in just half of the marinade, until ready to grill.

To grill: Oil grill grate and place chicken on medium high preheated grill. Turn when lightly seared on one side. Grill other side. This shouldn't take more than 10 minutes if your chicken is thin and pounded flat.

As soon as the chicken comes off the grill, brush on a little more sweet red chili sauce. This creates a great glaze and gives a ton of flavor!

Corn:

Preheat oven to 350.

Combine upper ingredients together with corn. Sprinkle with panko, fried onions and grated coconut. Bake at 350 about 30 minutes or until corn is done. Watch that the crumbs don't burn!

Coleslaw:

Combine herbs and veggies in bowl.

Mix dressing ingredients together. Pour over veggies and stir.

Let sit for about 15 minutes for flavors to come together.


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  1. Karen (Back Road Journal) says

    June 06, 2022 at 12:23 pm

    Abbe, just looking at that plate of food has made me hungry. I like everything about the meal and have pinned it. Thank you so much for sharing all three recipes as they sound wonderful together.

    Reply
  2. Chef Mimi says

    June 01, 2022 at 7:12 am

    The photo of the meal is outstanding! And what a meal! I love the colors and flavors and textures. It’s all fabulous.

    Reply
    • Abbe says

      June 03, 2022 at 9:39 am

      Thanks Mim. Very old photos, but the recipes are solid!

      Reply
  3. John / Kitchen Riffs says

    May 31, 2022 at 4:39 pm

    Yum, yum, yum. I don't know if this is traditional BBQ! in ANY part of the world, but I want it in my part. Really. Good. Stuff. 🙂 Thanks!

    Reply
  4. Biz says

    June 17, 2014 at 8:15 pm

    Oh, I can't wait to try that corn dish! I love the flavor profile and after getting over how "fish sauce" sounds, I love that ingredient - totally takes a dish over the top if you ask me.

    Hope you came up with something good for Papa Day - but I know you did! 😀

    Reply
  5. Donalyn@TheCreeksideCook says

    June 17, 2014 at 2:40 pm

    I love how all of the three recipes are kind of tied together in flavors - they must taste so good together! Always looking for that perfect bite!

    Reply
    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      June 17, 2014 at 9:14 pm

      I'm always looking for that perfect bite, Donalyn! And these were all pretty good!

      Reply
  6. Nazneen Hamilton says

    June 17, 2014 at 1:52 pm

    This looks fantastic Abbe! Love the glaze on the chicken and the use of the coconut milk. Great bonus dishes 🙂
    Hoping to see you next week! Can't wait to catch up 🙂

    Reply
    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      June 17, 2014 at 9:14 pm

      It's a date! And the glaze is great!

      Reply
  7. Anna and Liz Recipes says

    June 17, 2014 at 1:17 pm

    Coconut lime chicken sounds AMAZING! I love a great BBQ with a twist. Love the cole slaw too!

    Reply
    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      June 17, 2014 at 9:14 pm

      Thanks Anna and Liz. It is bbq and good. But sometimes you need something different!

      Reply
  8. Carol at Wild Goose Tea says

    June 17, 2014 at 12:57 am

    Major major points for your BBQ twist. You are the right the picture in this case does not tell the story. But the recipes sure do. I pinned it. Its that time of the year and I enjoy the 'different' you are bringing to the table.

    Reply
    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      June 17, 2014 at 9:13 pm

      Carol, you are the best! And thank you!

      Reply
  9. kumars kitchen says

    June 16, 2014 at 8:38 am

    we are so glad it is bonus time....these dishes with all those zingy twists certainly make these treats taste extraordinary,thanks 🙂

    Reply
    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      June 17, 2014 at 9:12 pm

      Oh Kumar! I love bonuses. And with these, coconut milk is definitely a bonus!

      Reply
  10. Holly @ abakershouse.com says

    June 15, 2014 at 12:44 am

    I'd love to try your corn dish. I bought some corn on the cob today and will have to double check that I have the rest of the ingredients. Looks great!

    Reply
    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      June 17, 2014 at 9:12 pm

      Thanks, Holly! Go for it!

      Reply
  11. Angie Schneider says

    June 14, 2014 at 2:43 am

    If it involves coconut, then it must be GOOD, traditional or not. I love each of them, esp. that chicken...perfect!

    Reply
    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      June 17, 2014 at 9:11 pm

      The chicken was great, but i love corn!

      Reply
  12. Amira says

    June 13, 2014 at 11:49 pm

    Strange, I have lots of coconut milk in the fridge left from a recipe and I do not know what do with it, and here comes 3 wonderful recipes to try. Thanks for the inspiration.

    Reply
    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      June 17, 2014 at 9:11 pm

      Love to give inspiration, Amira! Hope this helps!

      Reply
  13. Lisa says

    June 13, 2014 at 11:19 pm

    These recipes looks SO GOOD! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      June 17, 2014 at 9:10 pm

      You are too kind, Lisa! Enjoy!

      Reply
  14. Sugar et al says

    June 13, 2014 at 9:59 pm

    This is genius! 3 amazing recipes using one common ingredient. Love the Vietnamese twist and the name (new-style)..it's so appropriate.

    Reply
    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      June 17, 2014 at 9:10 pm

      Thanks, sugar! It is fun to make meals like this and keeps things simple!

      Reply
  15. Kitchen Riffs says

    June 13, 2014 at 8:49 pm

    Good stuff -- I particularly like the corn and the slaw. Heck, why not just repeat this entire menu for Father's Day? Looks great to me!

    Reply
    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      June 17, 2014 at 9:09 pm

      Thanks, John. I did, too! And as for repeating the menu-well, that would be too easy! Did you notice the alliteration thing? Corn, cole slaw, chicken and coconut!

      Reply
  16. Liz Berg says

    June 13, 2014 at 8:06 pm

    Wow, three superb recipes! And I love how they all utilize coconut milk!!! DELISH!

    Reply
    • Abbe Odenwalder says

      June 17, 2014 at 9:08 pm

      Thanks so much, Liz! Try the corn!

      Reply
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