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Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers

Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers for a Tropical Feast

Discover the tropical flavors of Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers, a quick and flavorful dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 skewers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Ginger minced
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Dark Soy Sauce optional
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar or honey/coconut sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice fresh is best
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
For the Skewers
  • 1 pound Chicken (dark meat recommended) can substitute with firm tofu
  • 4 pieces Skewers soak wooden skewers in water for 30 mins

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Medium bowl
  • whisk
  • Resealable bag
  • wooden skewers

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together fresh ginger, minced garlic, soy sauces, creamy coconut milk, brown sugar, fresh lime juice, salt, and pepper until smooth. Reserve 1/4 cup for basting.
  2. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and marinate in the mixture. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
  3. Let marinated chicken come to room temperature, soak skewers in water, then thread chicken onto skewers.
  4. Preheat grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates to prevent sticking.
  5. Grill skewers for 4-5 minutes on each side until charred and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
  6. Let the skewers rest for a few minutes, then serve with sides like jasmine rice or Thai cucumber salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Customize skewers by using shrimp or vegetables for a delightful twist.

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