Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers Recipe
Looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make recipe that brings a taste of Thailand to your grill? These Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers are juicy, tender, and bursting with exotic flavor. Marinated in a rich blend of coconut milk, Thai spices, and herbs, they’re perfect for summer barbecues or weeknight dinners. Let’s dive into this mouthwatering recipe!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into pieces
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1 cup coconut milk
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2 tbsp fish sauce
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2 tbsp soy sauce
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2 tbsp brown sugar
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1 tbsp red curry paste
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp grated ginger
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Juice of 1 lime
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Bamboo skewers (soaked in water)
Instructions
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In a bowl, mix coconut milk, fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, curry paste, garlic, ginger, and lime juice.
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Add chicken pieces and marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
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Thread chicken onto soaked skewers.
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Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
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Grill skewers for 4–5 minutes per side or until chicken is cooked through and has nice char marks.
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Serve hot with lime wedges and optional dipping sauce.
Notes
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Soak bamboo skewers to prevent burning.
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Can be served with peanut sauce or jasmine rice.
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Adjust spice level by modifying red curry paste amount.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (~4 oz chicken)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg