Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers

Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers

Grilled Recipes
27 min

Grilled coconut-lime Thai chicken skewers marinated in aromatic spices and herbs with tender, juicy texture.

Ingredients

  • 240 mlcanned coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoonssoy sauce
  • 2 tablespoonsfish sauce
  • 2 tablespoonsbrown sugar
  • 1 tablespoonfreshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 tablespoongrated fresh ginger
  • 3 clovesgarlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoonred curry paste
  • 1 teaspoonground turmeric
  • ½ teaspoonground coriander
  • 1 tablespoonchopped fresh cilantro, plus extra for garnish
  • 680 gboneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 30bamboo skewers, soaked in water for at least

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together coconut milk, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, ginger, garlic, red curry paste, turmeric, coriander, and cilantro until homogeneous.

  2. 2

    Add chicken thigh pieces to the marinade and toss thoroughly to ensure even coating. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight, to allow flavors to infuse.

  3. 3

    Heat grill to medium-high temperature.

  4. 4

    Thread marinated chicken pieces onto soaked bamboo skewers, leaving minimal space between each piece for even cooking.

  5. 5

    Place skewers on the grill and cook for 10–12 minutes, turning periodically, until the chicken is cooked through and displays lightly charred edges.

  6. 6

    Transfer skewers to a serving platter. Sprinkle with additional chopped cilantro and serve with jasmine rice, lime wedges, and peanut sauce as desired.