Description
Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers dance with zesty Southeast Asian flavors that’ll make your taste buds sing. Tender marinated chicken grills perfectly, bringing a delicious backyard barbecue experience straight to your plate.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
Liquid Base:
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon red curry paste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Combine 1 cup coconut milk, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon red curry paste, and ½ teaspoon black pepper in a large mixing bowl. Whisk the ingredients until they form a smooth, well-blended marinade.
- Add 1 pound of bite-sized chicken pieces to the marinade. Thoroughly coat each piece, ensuring complete coverage. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to penetrate the meat.
- If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling. Drain and pat dry before threading chicken.
- Thread marinated chicken pieces evenly onto the prepared skewers, leaving small spaces between each piece for even cooking.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, around 400°F. Clean and oil the grates to prevent sticking.
- Place chicken skewers on the hot grill. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, rotating to ensure uniform golden-brown coloration and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove skewers from grill and let rest for 3-4 minutes to allow juices to redistribute within the meat.
- Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges for squeezing over the skewers.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for at least 2 hours, but overnight in the refrigerator delivers the most intense flavor.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before threading chicken to prevent burning on the grill.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
- If you don’t have a grill, these skewers work beautifully on a grill pan or under the broiler, ensuring you still get that delicious caramelized exterior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg