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Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers Recipe

Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers Recipe

4.8 from 9 reviews

These Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers are bursting with flavor, marinated in a rich blend of coconut cream, soy sauce, and Thai spices, then grilled to perfection. Served with a delectable peanut sauce, they make for a delightful and exotic dish!

Ingredients

Scale

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

Peanut Sauce:

  • 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 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 topping)

Instructions

  1. Quick & Easy Peanut Sauce (Optional)

    In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for the peanut sauce, mix well, and set aside.

  2. Marinating & Skewering the Chicken

    1. Soak wooden skewers in water to prevent burning.
    2. Cut chicken into chunks, add garlic, ginger, and marinade ingredients, mix well.
    3. Marinate for 1-2 hours or overnight.
    4. Skewer chicken pieces tightly.

  3. Making the Coconut Cream Glaze

    1. Combine coconut cream, honey, and soy sauce in a bowl for glazing.

  4. Grilling

    1. Preheat grill to 500F (260C).
    2. Grill skewers over direct heat, flipping every 2-3 minutes for 15-18 minutes.
    3. Brush on coconut cream glaze while grilling to caramelize.

  5. Serving

    Serve over lettuce with peanut sauce for an extra flavor kick!

Notes

  • For best results, marinate the chicken overnight to enhance the flavors.
  • Be cautious when handling skewers to avoid splinters.
  • Green lettuce can be used for lettuce wraps with the peanut sauce.

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