Description
These Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers are marinated in a flavorful blend of coconut, soy sauce, and spices, then grilled to perfection. Served with a creamy coconut glaze and optional peanut sauce, these skewers are a delicious and easy-to-make dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Chicken Skewers:
- 1 kg chicken (dark meat preferably)
Marinade:
- 4–5 slices ginger (approx. 2 tablespoons)
- 2 cloves garlic (approx. 1 1/2 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
Simple Peanut Sauce (Optional):
- 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 (or honey)
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 2–3 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
- Quick & Easy Peanut Sauce (Optional) – In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for the peanut sauce and mix well. Set aside until ready to serve.
- Marinating & Skewering the Chicken – Cut chicken into chunks, marinate with garlic, ginger, and marinade ingredients. Skewer the chicken and soak wooden skewers if using.
- Making the Coconut Cream Glaze – Combine coconut cream, honey, and soy sauce in a bowl for glazing.
- Grilling – Grill skewers over direct heat, flipping every few minutes. Brush with coconut cream glaze for caramelization.
- Serving – Serve over lettuce with peanut sauce for a flavorful meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
