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The Best Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers Recipe

The Best Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers Recipe
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These smoky grilled Thai coconut chicken skewers are marinated in a flavorful blend of ginger, garlic, coconut cream, and soy sauce. Finished with a sweet coconut cream glaze and served with a simple peanut sauce, they are bursting with delicious Thai-inspired flavors. Perfect for any BBQ or gathering!

Ingredients

Chicken Skewers:

  • 1 kg chicken (dark meat preferably)

Marinade:

  • 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 oyster sauce

Coconut Cream Glaze:

  • 6 tablespoons coconut cream
  • 1 ½ tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce

Simple Peanut Sauce (Optional):

  • 2 tablespoons coconut cream
  • ¼ cup natural peanut butter (unsweetened)
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Thai red curry paste
  • 2 teaspoon maple syrup (or honey)
  • 2 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 2–3 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: Prepare the chicken chunks, marinate with the ingredients, and skewer the pieces.
  3. Making the Coconut Cream Glaze: Combine coconut cream, honey, and soy sauce in a bowl for glazing.
  4. Grilling: Grill the skewers over direct heat, flipping and glazing until cooked through.
  5. Serving: Serve over lettuce with peanut sauce for a delicious meal!

Notes

  • If coconut cream is unavailable, you can use coconut milk for a lighter flavor.
  • This recipe is also great with pork; try using pork shoulder instead of chicken.
  • Brining chicken breast in a saltwater solution can help keep it moist if using white meat.
  • Choosing dark meat adds more flavor but can be substituted with chicken breast.
  • Removing chicken skin can make this dish healthier.

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