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Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers

Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers: Easy Family Delight

Enjoy the aromatic flavors of Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers, a family-friendly recipe that's both delicious and easy to prepare.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 skewers
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds chicken dark meat preferred
Optional Ingredients
  • as needed skewers soak wooden skewers in water beforehand

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing Bowl
  • skewers

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the marinade by whisking together fresh ginger, garlic, soy sauces, coconut milk, brown sugar, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add the dark chicken meat to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Assemble the skewers by removing the chicken from the marinade and threading them onto soaked skewers.
  4. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and grease the grates with oil.
  5. Grill the skewers for 4-5 minutes on each side, ensuring the chicken is cooked through.
  6. Serve hot with a drizzle of lime juice and alongside jasmine rice or cucumber salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 25gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For maximum flavor, marinate the chicken overnight and use fresh ingredients whenever possible.

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