Coconut Lime Chicken Skewers with Avocado Salsa

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5.0 (1)
Coconut Lime Chicken Skewers with Avocado Salsa

These Coconut Lime Chicken Skewers are a delightful fusion of tropical flavors and savory goodness. Marinated in coconut milk, lime juice, and spices, the chicken is juicy and fragrant, perfectly complemented by a refreshing avocado salsa made with lime and cilantro. This dish is sugar-free, low-carb, keto, and paleo, ensuring you can indulge without compromise.

Recipe Times & Servings
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
12 minutes
Servings:
4 servings

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into chunks
  • 1 cup coconut milk (unsweetened)
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Skewers (soaked in water if wooden)
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
  • Salt to taste

Instructions:

  1. In a bowl, mix the coconut milk, lime juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
  2. Add the chicken chunks to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best flavor.
  3. While the chicken marinates, prepare the avocado salsa by combining diced avocado, cilantro, lime juice, red onion, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
  4. Preheat the grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat.
  5. Thread the marinated chicken onto the skewers.
  6. Grill the chicken skewers for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
  7. Serve the skewers hot with the avocado salsa on the side.
Nutrition Per Serving
Calories:
300
Protein:
25
Carbs:
5
Fat:
20
Fiber:
3
Sugar:
2
Created: August 28, 2025 by Anonymous