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Coconut-Buttermilk Southwestern Grilled Chicken Recipe
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Coconut-Buttermilk Southwestern Grilled Chicken Recipe

Savory spices and a creamy buttermilk marinade make this dairy-free grilled chicken a surefire hit with everyone at the table.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword buttermilk, coconut, grilled calamari, southwest-style
Prep Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 758kcal

Ingredients

Ingredients for the coconut buttermilk

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine the coconut milk and lemon juice. Mix well and let it sit for about 5 minutes.
    2 cups of coconut milk, 2 tbsp. lemon juice
  • Add the chilli powder, coriander, cumin, turmeric, garlic, lime zest, and lime juice to the coconut buttermilk mixture. Season to taste and mix well.
    3 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp. chili powder, 2 tsp. ground coriander, 2 tsp. ground cumin, 1 tsp. turmeric, Zest and juice of 1 lime, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Pour the marinade over the chicken and refrigerate for 4 to 12 hours.
    2 lbs. chicken parts
  • Preheat a grill to a medium-heat.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill until cooked through and golden on both sides (about 15 to 20 minutes total).
  • Sprinkle with fresh cilantro to serve.
    Fresh cilantro

Nutrition

Calories: 758kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 61g | Saturated Fat: 32g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 170mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 904mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2540IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 9mg