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Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers Recipe

Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers Recipe

5 from 23 reviews

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!

Ingredients

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Marinade:

  • 1 kg chicken (dark meat preferably)
  • 45 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
  • 23 tablespoons water (or enough to thin it out)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon chili oil (optional)
  • crushed peanuts (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Making the Coconut Cream Glaze

    In a bowl, combine coconut cream, honey, and soy sauce for glazing.

  4. 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.

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