Description
Experience the thrill of Thai street food with these Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers. Each skewer is infused with a rich marinade of coconut cream and traditional spices, then grilled to perfection, creating a smoky, succulent finish. The caramelized coconut glaze adds a deliciously sweet touch, making these skewers irresistible.Perfect for any gathering, these skewers can be served over crisp green lettuce for a fresh, satisfying meal. The optional peanut sauce adds a creamy, spicy kick that complements the sweet and savory flavors of the chicken, turning a simple meal into an exotic feast.
Ingredients
1 kg chicken (dark meat preferably)
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
6 tablespoons coconut cream (for glaze)
1 ½ tablespoons honey (for glaze)
1 teaspoon soy sauce (for glaze)
2 tablespoons coconut cream (for peanut sauce)
¼ cup natural peanut butter (for peanut sauce)
1 teaspoon rice vinegar (for peanut sauce)
1 teaspoon Thai red curry paste (for peanut sauce)
2 teaspoons maple syrup (for peanut sauce)
2 teaspoons soy sauce (for peanut sauce)
2–3 tablespoons water (for peanut sauce)
Optional: 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon chili oil, crushed peanuts (for topping)
Instructions
Marinade & Skewering: Soak wooden skewers. Marinate chicken chunks in ginger, garlic, soy sauces, coconut cream, sugar, and oyster sauce for 1-2 hours. Skewer tightly.
Coconut Cream Glaze: Mix coconut cream, honey, and soy sauce.
Grilling: Grill skewers at 500°F, flipping every 2-3 minutes for 15-18 minutes. Apply glaze and grill until caramelized.
Serve: With green lettuce and optional peanut sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 510