Description
Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers offer a flavor explosion with creamy coconut milk and zesty lime, perfect for summer BBQs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Coconut Milk
- 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Lime Juice
- 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Red Curry Paste
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Ginger, grated
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 pound Chicken Breast, cut into cubes
- 8 Skewers, soaked in water
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, red curry paste, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the cubed chicken breast into the bowl of marinade, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high (approximately 400°F) about 15 minutes before grilling.
- Thread the Chicken: Remove the marinated chicken from the fridge, let it sit for 10 minutes, and thread the chicken onto soaked skewers.
- Grill the Skewers: Grill for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Serve and Enjoy: Let the skewers rest for a couple of minutes before serving warm with lime wedges and herbs.
Notes
Marinating overnight enhances flavor and tenderness. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Thai coconut chicken, grilled skewers, summer BBQ, coconut marinade