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Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers Recipe

Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers Recipe

5 from 21 reviews

These Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers are bursting with flavor from a fragrant marinade and a luscious coconut cream glaze. Paired with a quick and easy peanut sauce, these skewers make for a delicious and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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Chicken Skewers:

  • 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 tablespoons coconut cream
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce

Coconut Cream Glaze:

  • 6 tablespoons coconut cream
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce

Quick & Easy Peanut Sauce (Optional):

  • 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 to the consistency you like)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon chili oil (optional)
  • Crushed peanuts (optional, sprinkled on top)

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Marinating & Skewering the Chicken: If you are using wooden skewers, soak the back ends in water. Cut chicken into chunks, add garlic, ginger, and marinade ingredients. Let it marinate for 1-2 hours or overnight. Skewer the chicken.
  3. Making the Coconut Cream Glaze: Combine coconut cream, honey, and soy sauce in a bowl for glazing.
  4. Grilling: Preheat grill to 500F. Grill skewers over direct heat, flipping every 2-3 minutes for 15-18 minutes. Brush on coconut cream glaze and caramelize.
  5. Serving: Serve over lettuce with peanut sauce for delicious lettuce wraps.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add more Thai red curry paste to the peanut sauce.
  • Soaking wooden skewers prevents burning on the grill.
  • Ensure chicken is cooked through before serving.

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