Name: Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers
Prep time: PT-496325H14M45S
Cook time: PT-496325H14M45S
Total time: PT-496325H14M45S
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1 kg chicken, preferably dark meat; 4-5 slices ginger, approx. 2 tablespoons; 2 cloves garlic, approx. 1½ tablespoons; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce; 2 tablespoons coconut cream; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon soy-based umami seasoning; 6 tablespoons coconut cream; 1 1/2 tablespoons honey; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 2 tablespoons coconut cream; 1/4 cup natural peanut butter, unsweetened; 1 teaspoon rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon Thai red curry paste; 2 teaspoon maple syrup; 2 teaspoon soy sauce; 2-3 tablespoons water; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 teaspoon chili oil; crushed peanuts

Description

Smoky grilled chicken skewers recipe, marinated in ginger, garlic, coconut cream and soy sauce. Then finished with a sweet coconut cream glaze and served with a simple peanut sauce. Big on flavor, super easy to throw together!

Ingredients

Scale

1 kg chicken, preferably dark meat
4–5 slices ginger, approx. 2 tablespoons
2 cloves garlic, approx. 1½ tablespoons
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
2 tablespoons coconut cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon soy-based umami seasoning
6 tablespoons coconut cream
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons coconut cream
1/4 cup natural peanut butter, unsweetened
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon Thai red curry paste
2 teaspoon maple syrup
2 teaspoon soy sauce
2–3 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon chili oil
crushed peanuts

Instructions

Step: In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for the peanut sauce and mix well. Set aside.
Step: Soak wooden skewers in water to prevent burning.
Step: Cut chicken into 1-inch chunks.
Step: Finely chop garlic and ginger, then combine with chicken and remaining marinade ingredients in a bowl.
Step: Marinate in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours or overnight.
Step: Thread chicken onto skewers, ensuring pieces are snug.
Step: Whisk together coconut cream, honey, and soy sauce for the glaze in a small bowl.
Step: Preheat grill to 500°F (260°C).
Step: Grill skewers over direct heat for 15-18 minutes, flipping every 2-3 minutes.
Step: Brush with glaze during the final 2-3 minutes of grilling to caramelize.

Notes

Use dark meat for juiciness. If substituting coconut cream with coconut milk, use full-fat varieties. Chicken can be brined if using breast meat to ensure moisture.

Prep Time: PT30M
Cook Time: PT15M
Category: Appetizer, Main, Snack
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: Thai

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 skewer
Calories: 190 kcal
Sugar: 6 g
Sodium: 328 mg
Fat: 8 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 18 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 15 g
Cholesterol: 45 mg

Keywords: grilled, skewers, chicken, thai, peanut sauce, appetizer, coconut