Name: Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 33 min
Cuisine: Thai-inspired
Ingredients: 1 kg chicken (dark meat preferred); 4–5 slices ginger (approx. 2 tbsp); 2 cloves garlic (approx. 1½ tbsp); 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp dark soy sauce; 2 tbsp coconut cream; 2 tbsp sugar; 1 tbsp oyster sauce; 6 tbsp coconut cream; 1½ tbsp honey; 1 tsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp coconut cream; ¼ cup natural peanut butter; 1 tsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp Thai red curry paste; 2 tsp maple syrup or honey; 2 tsp soy sauce; 2–3 tbsp water (adjust consistency); 1 tsp sesame oil (optional); 1 tsp chili oil (optional); Crushed peanuts (optional)

Description

Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers are juicy, smoky, and coated in a rich coconut marinade, then finished with a sweet caramelized glaze. Perfect for BBQs, weeknight dinners, or entertaining guests with bold Thai-inspired flavors.

Ingredients

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Chicken & Marinade

1 kg chicken (dark meat preferred)
4–5 slices ginger (approx. 2 tbsp)
2 cloves garlic (approx. 1½ tbsp)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp dark soy sauce
2 tbsp coconut cream
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp oyster sauce

Coconut Cream Glaze

6 tbsp coconut cream
1½ tbsp honey
1 tsp soy sauce

Simple Peanut Sauce (Optional)

2 tbsp coconut cream
¼ cup natural peanut butter
1 tsp rice vinegar
1 tsp Thai red curry paste
2 tsp maple syrup or honey
2 tsp soy sauce
2–3 tbsp water (adjust consistency)
1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
1 tsp chili oil (optional)
Crushed peanuts (optional)

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Instructions

Make the Peanut Sauce (Optional):
Mix all peanut sauce ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Adjust with water. Set aside.
Prepare Chicken:
Cut chicken into 1-inch chunks and place in a bowl.
Make Marinade:
Finely chop garlic and ginger. Add to chicken along with soy sauce, dark soy sauce, coconut cream, sugar, and oyster sauce. Mix well.
Marinate:
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1–2 hours (overnight for best flavor).
Prepare Skewers:
Soak wooden skewers in water. Thread chicken tightly onto skewers.
Make Glaze:
Mix coconut cream, honey, and soy sauce in a small bowl.
Grill Chicken:
Preheat grill to 500°F (260°C). Grill skewers over direct heat for 15–18 minutes, turning every 2–3 minutes.
Glaze & Finish:
Brush skewers with coconut glaze and flip every minute for 2–3 minutes until caramelized.
Serve:
Serve hot with lettuce and peanut sauce for dipping or wraps.

Notes

Dark meat keeps the skewers juicy and flavorful.
Watch closely while grilling—these cook quickly and can burn fast.
Soaking skewers prevents burning.
Add chili oil for extra heat in the peanut sauce.
Lettuce wraps make a fresh and fun serving option.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: Thai-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion (approx. 2 skewers)
Calories: 320 kcal
Sugar: 7 g
Sodium: 620 mg
Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 10 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 28 g
Cholesterol: 95 mg