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Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers Recipe

Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers Recipe

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  • Author: Megane
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 skewers 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Thai
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers are bursting with delicious flavors. Tender marinated chicken is grilled to perfection and then glazed with a sweet coconut cream mixture. Serve them with a side of peanut sauce for a truly delightful meal!


Ingredients

Units Scale

    Chicken Skewers:

  • 1 kg chicken (dark meat preferably)

Marinade:

  • 45 slices ginger (approx. 2 tablespoons)
  • 2 cloves garlic (approx. 1 1/2 tablespoons)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon coconut cream
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce

Coconut Cream Glaze:

  • 6 tablespoons coconut cream
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce

Simple Peanut Sauce (Optional):

  • 2 tablespoons coconut cream
  • 1/4 cup natural peanut butter (unsweetened)
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Thai red curry paste
  • 2 teaspoon maple syrup (or honey)
  • 2 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 23 tablespoons water (or enough to thin it out to the consistency you like)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon chili oil (optional)
  • crushed peanuts (optional, sprinkled on top)

Instructions

  1. Quick & Easy Peanut Sauce (Optional) – In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients from the peanut sauce ingredient list and mix well. Set aside until the chicken skewers are ready to be served.
  2. Marinating & Skewering the Chicken – Cut the chicken into 1×1 inch chunks. Finely chop garlic and ginger, then add to the chicken along with the rest of the marinade ingredients. Let it marinate for 1-2 hours in the fridge. Skewer the chicken pieces.
  3. Making the Coconut Cream Glaze – Combine coconut cream, honey, and soy sauce in a bowl. Set aside for glazing the chicken.
  4. Grilling – Preheat grill to 500F. Grill skewers over direct heat, flipping every 2-3 minutes for 15-18 minutes. Brush on coconut cream glaze while grilling. Serve over lettuce with peanut sauce.

Notes

  • If you can’t find coconut cream, you can substitute it with coconut milk.
  • This recipe works well with pork too.
  • Brining chicken breast in a saltwater solution can make it less dry.
  • Removing chicken skin can make the dish healthier.
  • Oyster sauce adds umami flavor to the marinade.
  • Dark soy sauce gives the chicken its dark color.
  • Honey can be substituted with sugar in the glaze.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 skewer
  • Calories: 230
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg