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Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers Recipe

Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers Recipe

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  • Author: Stacy
  • 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 flavors of ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and coconut cream. They are marinated to perfection, grilled to juicy tenderness, and then glazed with a sweet coconut cream topping. Serve them with a delightful homemade peanut sauce for a truly authentic Thai dining experience!


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 tablespoons 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 teaspoons maple syrup (or honey)
  • 2 teaspoons 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 for the peanut sauce and mix well. Set aside until chicken skewers are ready to be served.
  2. Marinating & Skewering the Chicken: Cut chicken into 1×1 inch chunks. Finely chop garlic and ginger, then mix with other marinade ingredients. Marinate for 1-2 hours or overnight. Skewer chicken tightly.
  3. Making the Coconut Cream Glaze: Combine coconut cream, honey, and soy sauce in a bowl for glazing.
  4. Grilling: Grill skewers over direct heat at 500F (260C), flipping every 2-3 minutes for 15-18 minutes. Brush on coconut cream glaze while grilling.
  5. Serving: Serve over lettuce with peanut sauce for a flavorful experience.

Notes

  • If using wooden skewers, soak them in water to prevent burning.
  • Ensure chicken is marinated adequately for best flavor.
  • Be attentive while grilling to prevent burning.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 skewer
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 380mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg