Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers Recipe
These Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers are bursting with flavor and perfect for a summer barbecue. Marinated in a rich blend of Thai spices and coconut cream, grilled to perfection, and served with a delicious peanut sauce, these skewers will be the star of your next cookout.
- Author: reem
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Total Time: 1-2 hours marinating + 40 minutes grilling
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Gluten Free
Chicken Skewers:
- 1 kg chicken (dark meat preferably)
- 4–5 slices ginger (approx. 2 tablespoons)
- 2 cloves garlic (approx. 1½ tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon coconut cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
Peanut Sauce:
- 6 tablespoons coconut cream
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/4 cup natural peanut butter (unsweetened)
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Thai red curry paste
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 2–3 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)
- 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.
- Marinating & Skewering the Chicken
If you are using wooden skewers, soak the back ends in water to prevent burning on the grill. Cut the chicken into chunks, add garlic, ginger, and marinade ingredients. Marinate for 1-2 hours. Skewer the chicken pieces.
- Making the Coconut Cream Glaze
Combine coconut cream, honey, and soy sauce in a small bowl for glazing.
- Grilling
Preheat grill to 500F. Grill skewers over direct heat, flipping every few minutes for 15-18 minutes. Brush on coconut cream glaze and cook for additional caramelization. Serve over lettuce with peanut sauce.
Notes
- For best results, marinate the chicken overnight for enhanced flavor.
- Be cautious with wooden skewers to avoid splinters.
- Adjust spice levels in the marinade to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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