Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers Recipe
These Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers are bursting with flavor, featuring tender marinated chicken cooked to perfection on the grill and served with a creamy coconut glaze and a delectable peanut sauce. Perfect for a summertime barbecue or a flavorful weeknight dinner!
- Author: Bennett
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Total Time: 1-2 hours marinating + 40 minutes cooking
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Gluten Free
Marinade:
- 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)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
- 1 teaspoon chili oil (optional)
- crushed peanuts (optional, for garnish)
- Quick & Easy Peanut Sauce (Optional)
In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for the peanut sauce and mix well. Set aside until ready to serve.
- Marinating & Skewering the Chicken
If using wooden skewers, soak the ends in water to prevent burning. Cut chicken into chunks, add garlic, ginger, and marinade ingredients, mix well, and marinate for 1-2 hours. Skewer chicken pieces tightly.
- Making the Coconut Cream Glaze
In a bowl, combine coconut cream, honey, and soy sauce for glazing.
- Grilling
Preheat grill to 500F (260C). Grill skewers over direct heat, flipping every 2-3 minutes for 15-18 minutes. Brush with coconut cream glaze while grilling. Serve over lettuce with peanut sauce.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more Thai red curry paste to the marinade.
- Soaking wooden skewers prevents burning on the grill.
- Adjust sweetness and saltiness of the marinade to taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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