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Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers

Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers for Your Next BBQ Bash

Experience the explosion of flavors with Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers, perfect for your next barbecue.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 28 minutes
Servings: 4 skewers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 1.5 pounds dark meat chicken cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 2 inches fresh ginger finely chopped
  • ½ cup soy sauce use gluten-free for gluten sensitivity
  • ¼ cup dark soy sauce or substitute with light soy sauce and sugar
  • ½ cup coconut cream or full-fat coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons sugar or honey/maple syrup for alternatives
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce can substitute with soy sauce and sugar mix
Glaze
  • 2 tablespoons honey or melted sugar as an alternative
Optional Sauce
  • ¼ cup peanut butter unsweetened natural
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste adjust to spice preference
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or substitute with honey
Garnish
  • ¼ cup crushed peanuts optional but recommended

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing bowl
  • Zip-top Bag
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

Steps
  1. Prepare Marinade: Chop garlic and ginger, then mix with soy sauce, dark soy sauce, coconut cream, sugar, and oyster sauce in a bowl until smooth.
  2. Marinate Chicken: Cut chicken into chunks, place in a bag or bowl, and add marinade. Seal and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  3. Soak Skewers: If using wooden skewers, soak in water for at least 30 minutes. Preheat grill to high heat (500°F/260°C).
  4. Skewer Chicken: Remove chicken from marinade and thread pieces onto soaked skewers tightly but with space in between.
  5. Preheat Grill: Ensure grill reaches around 500°F (260°C) before adding skewers.
  6. Grill Skewers: Grill skewers for 15-18 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes until caramelized and chicken reaches 165°F.
  7. Glaze with Coconut Cream: Brush skewers with extra coconut cream in the last few minutes of grilling.
  8. Serve: Let skewers rest for a few minutes after grilling, then serve warm, optionally with peanut sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 1000mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow marination overnight for deeper flavors. Always check chicken temperature for safe cooking.

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