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grilled thai coconut chicken skewers

Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers: Sweet & Savory Delight

Savor the vibrant flavors of grilled Thai coconut chicken skewers with a delicious blend of coconut cream, ginger, and garlic.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 48 minutes
Servings: 4 skewers
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1 lb dark meat chicken cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 4-5 slices ginger fresh, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic freshly minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce low-sodium recommended
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce can substitute with light soy
  • 2 tablespoons coconut cream for marinade
  • 2 tablespoons sugar brown sugar can substitute
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce or soy sauce mixed with sugar
  • 1.5 tablespoons honey for glaze; maple syrup is an alternative
For the Glaze
  • 6 tablespoons coconut cream brushed on during grilling

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing Bowl
  • wooden skewers

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Marinade: Mince ginger and garlic. Combine all marinade ingredients in a bowl until smooth.
  2. Marinate Chicken: Cut chicken into cubes, coat with marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  3. Skewer Chicken: Soak skewers for 30 minutes. Thread marinated chicken onto skewers.
  4. Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill to high heat (about 500°F) and oil the grates.
  5. Grill Chicken: Cook skewers on the grill for 15-18 minutes, flipping every 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Glaze Chicken: Brush coconut cream and honey mixture on skewers during the last 2-3 minutes of grilling.
  7. Serve: Let skewers rest briefly, then serve over mixed greens with peanut sauce if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Maximize flavor by marinating overnight and using boneless chicken thighs. For best results, soak wooden skewers for at least 30 minutes prior to grilling.

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