Description
These Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers are juicy, flavorful, and infused with a creamy coconut milk marinade blended with fragrant spices and tangy lime. Perfectly grilled to a slight char, they offer a delicious balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors reminiscent of traditional Thai cuisine, ideal for a quick and satisfying main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Marinade
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup canned coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- Juice of 1 lime
For Serving
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
Other
- Bamboo or metal skewers (if bamboo, soak in water 30 minutes before grilling)
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, ground coriander, turmeric, chili flakes (if using), and lime juice until well combined.
- Marinate the chicken: Add the cut chicken thigh pieces to the marinade, stirring well to coat each piece evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, ideally up to 4 hours for deeper flavor infusion.
- Prepare skewers: If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning on the grill. Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the skewers evenly.
- Preheat the grill: Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat, ensuring it’s fully heated before placing the skewers on it.
- Grill the skewers: Place the chicken skewers on the grill and cook for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally to achieve even cooking and a slight char. Make sure the chicken is cooked through with no pink inside.
- Serve: Remove the skewers from the grill and serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro and lime wedges for an extra burst of freshness and acidity.
Notes
- For added richness, brush the skewers with leftover marinade during the first few minutes of grilling, only if the marinade has not been in contact with raw chicken for long.
- These skewers are delicious when paired with jasmine rice or a refreshing cucumber salad to balance the bold flavors.
- If a grill is not available, the skewers can be broiled in the oven on high heat to achieve similar results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 1 to 4 hours marinating)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
