Description
Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers combine tender chicken with creamy coconut milk and aromatic Thai spices, resulting in a juicy, flavorful dish perfect for casual dinners and festive gatherings. Each skewer offers a balance of savory, sweet, and spicy notes alongside a vibrant presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 500g chicken breast or thighs, cut into chunks
Marinade
- 1 cup coconut milk (rich and creamy)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (natural)
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste (natural)
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
For Serving and Garnish
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Skewers (wooden or metal)
- Lime wedges (optional)
- Crushed roasted peanuts (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a mixing bowl, combine the coconut milk, minced garlic, grated ginger, brown sugar (natural), red curry paste (natural), vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, and freshly squeezed lime juice. Whisk until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth and aromatic.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the chicken chunks to the marinade and toss well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or preferably overnight to allow deep flavor penetration.
- Skewer the Chicken: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning. Thread the marinated chicken pieces evenly onto skewers, leaving space between each piece for even cooking.
- Grill the Skewers: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill skewers for 4-5 minutes per side until chicken is charred and cooked through. Baste with reserved marinade occasionally for extra juiciness.
- Garnish and Serve: Transfer cooked skewers to a serving plate, sprinkle generously with chopped fresh cilantro, and serve hot. Add lime wedges and crushed peanuts if desired.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for at least 2 hours for maximum flavor infusion.
- Use chicken thighs for juicier results compared to breast meat.
- Leave space between chicken pieces on skewers to ensure even cooking.
- Adjust the amount of red curry paste to control the spice level.
- Reserve some marinade separately for basting to avoid cross-contamination.
- Allow skewers to rest for a few minutes after grilling to redistribute juices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 4 skewers)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Thai chicken skewers, coconut chicken skewers, grilled chicken, Thai coconut recipe, spicy chicken skewers
