Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers Recipe
Delight your taste buds with this Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers recipe featuring coconut milk, Thai spices, and juicy chicken. Perfect for grilling season!
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (including marination)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
-
1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into cubes)
-
1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
-
2 tablespoons fish sauce
-
1 tablespoon soy sauce
-
2 tablespoons brown sugar
-
1 tablespoon red curry paste
-
2 cloves garlic, minced
-
1 tablespoon lime juice
-
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
-
Fresh cilantro for garnish
-
Lime wedges for serving
-
Bamboo skewers, soaked in water
Instructions
-
In a large bowl, combine coconut milk, fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, red curry paste, minced garlic, lime juice, and vegetable oil.
-
Add the chicken cubes to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight for more flavor).
-
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
-
Thread the marinated chicken onto the soaked bamboo skewers.
-
Grill the skewers for 4-5 minutes per side or until fully cooked and lightly charred.
-
Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
-
Soaking the skewers helps prevent burning.
-
You can substitute chicken thighs for juicier skewers.
-
Serve with jasmine rice or a Thai cucumber salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (approximately)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg