Thai Coconut‑Lime Char Siu Chicken Thighs

Ingredients

• 3 pieces Chicken thighs, bone‑in, skin‑on
• 1/2 cup Coconut milk (full‑fat)
• 1 tablespoon Lime zest
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Erythritol (or other low‑carb sweetener)
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce (gluten‑free if needed)
• 1 teaspoon Fish sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl, whisk together coconut milk, lime zest, lime juice, erythritol, minced garlic, soy sauce, fish sauce, black pepper, and olive oil; this forms the Char Siu marinade.

2. 2

   Add the chicken thighs to the bowl, coat them thoroughly, and let them marinate at room temperature for 8 minutes while you preheat a grill or grill pan to medium‑high heat.

3. 3

   Grill the thighs skin‑side down for 10 minutes, then flip and grill another 12 minutes, basting with any remaining marinade, until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 165 °F and a caramelized, tangy crust forms.