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Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers Recipe

Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers Recipe

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  • Author: Sophia
  • 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 flavor from a fragrant marinade and a sweet coconut cream glaze. Perfect for a BBQ or weeknight dinner!


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)
  • 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. Set aside.
  2. Marinating & Skewering the Chicken: Cut chicken into chunks. Mix with ginger, garlic, and marinade ingredients. Marinate for 1-2 hours. Skewer chicken tightly.
  3. Making the Coconut Cream Glaze: Combine coconut cream, honey, and soy sauce in a bowl.
  4. Grilling: Grill skewers at 500F, flipping every few minutes for 15-18 minutes. Glaze with coconut cream mixture.
  5. Serving: Serve over lettuce with peanut sauce.

Notes

  • If you can’t find coconut cream, you can substitute with coconut milk for a milder flavor.
  • This recipe can also be made with pork.
  • Brining chicken breast in a saltwater solution can help prevent dryness.
  • Removing chicken skin can make the dish healthier.
  • Oyster sauce can be substituted with soy sauce and sugar.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 skewer
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 7g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg