Description
These Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers offer a flavorful blend of coconut milk, red curry, and fresh lime, perfect for a vibrant and easy-to-make main course. The chicken is marinated to tender perfection and grilled to juicy, slightly charred goodness, making it a delightful dish inspired by authentic Thai cuisine.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Marinade
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 can (13.5 ounces) coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon red curry paste
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
For Serving
- Lime wedges
- Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- Prepare Skewers: Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes if using to prevent burning during grilling.
- Make Marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together coconut milk, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, vegetable oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, red curry paste, ground coriander, and crushed red pepper flakes if using.
- Marinate Chicken: Add the chicken cubes to the marinade and toss until each piece is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for maximum flavor infusion.
- Preheat Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high and lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
- Assemble Skewers: Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the skewers, shaking off excess marinade to avoid flare-ups.
- Grill Chicken: Cook the skewers on the grill for 10 to 12 minutes, turning them occasionally to ensure even cooking and slight char on all sides.
- Serve: Transfer the cooked skewers to a platter, sprinkle with fresh chopped cilantro, and serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the chicken.
Notes
- Serve these skewers with jasmine rice or a Thai cucumber salad for a complete meal.
- If grilling isn’t an option, cook the skewers under the broiler as an alternative method.
- For extra flavor, brush the skewers with leftover marinade during the first half of grilling only to maintain food safety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
