Name: Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 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 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)

Description

These Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers are marinated in a flavorful blend of coconut cream, soy sauce, and spices, then grilled to perfection. Serve with a coconut cream glaze and optional peanut sauce for a delicious Thai-inspired dish.

Ingredients

Units Scale

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)

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Instructions

Marinate the chicken: Combine all marinade ingredients in a bowl. Add chicken pieces and mix well. Marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Make the coconut cream glaze: Mix coconut cream, honey, and soy sauce in a small bowl. Set aside.
Grill the chicken skewers: Thread marinated chicken onto skewers. Grill over medium-high heat until cooked through, basting with coconut cream glaze.
Prepare the peanut sauce: (Optional) Mix all peanut sauce ingredients in a bowl until smooth.
Serve: Serve the grilled chicken skewers with coconut cream glaze and optional peanut sauce on the side.

Notes

You can adjust the sweetness and spiciness of the marinade to suit your taste preferences.
Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before threading the chicken to prevent burning.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 skewer
Calories: 300 kcal
Sugar: 8 g
Sodium: 600 mg
Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 10 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 25 g
Cholesterol: 80 mg