Description
Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers bring tropical flavors straight to your backyard barbecue with bold, zesty ingredients that dance on your grill. Marinated chicken threads onto skewers, delivering a perfect blend of creamy coconut and spicy Thai seasonings that make your taste buds sing.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs
Marinade and Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger
Instructions
- Whisk 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon olive oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger into a smooth marinade in a medium bowl.
- Drop 1 ½ lbs chicken thigh pieces into the marinade, ensuring each chunk gets fully coated.
- Seal the bowl with plastic wrap and park in the refrigerator for a minimum of 60 minutes, allowing flavors to deeply penetrate the meat.
- Heat gas or charcoal grill to 400°F, creating a medium-high temperature zone.
- Carefully slide marinated chicken pieces onto metal or pre-soaked wooden skewers, leaving small gaps between chunks for even cooking.
- Position skewers directly on clean grill grates, maintaining a consistent 400°F temperature.
- Rotate skewers every 3-4 minutes to develop caramelized exterior and prevent burning.
- Cook for total of 10-12 minutes until internal chicken temperature reaches 165°F and exterior displays rich golden-brown char marks.
- Remove skewers from grill and let rest 3-4 minutes before serving to preserve juicy texture.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning and ensure even cooking.
- Let chicken marinate overnight to develop deeper, more complex flavor that really soaks into the meat.
- Check chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F with a meat thermometer for safe, perfectly cooked protein.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos to maintain the dish’s authentic Thai-inspired taste.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 234 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg