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Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers

A delicious way to enjoy chicken with a twist, combining coconut milk and spices for a rich, savory, and slightly sweet flavor. Perfect for summer barbecues or weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 12 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Thai
Servings 4 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

Marinade

  • 240 ml canned coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (30 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce (30 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar (24 g)
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice (15 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger (8 g)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon red curry paste (17 g)
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric (2 g)
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander (1 g)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro plus extra for garnish (3 g)

Main Ingredients

  • 680 g boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Bamboo skewers, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, ginger, garlic, red curry paste, turmeric, coriander, and cilantro until everything is well mixed.
  • Add the chicken thigh pieces to the marinade and toss them around so they are all coated evenly. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or, for the best flavor, let it sit overnight.

Cooking

  • Heat your grill to medium-high temperature.
  • Take the marinated chicken pieces and thread them onto soaked bamboo skewers. Make sure to leave a bit of space between each piece for even cooking.
  • Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 10–12 minutes. Turn them occasionally until the chicken is fully cooked and has nice charred edges.

Serving

  • Move the skewers to a serving platter, sprinkle with extra chopped cilantro, and enjoy them with jasmine rice, lime wedges, and peanut sauce if you like!

Notes

Make sure to soak the bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before using to prevent them from burning on the grill. Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or onions for more color and nutrition. Adjust the spice level by adding more or less red curry paste according to your taste.
Keyword Coconut Chicken, Easy Chicken Recipe, Grilled Chicken Skewers, Summer BBQ, Thai Recipe