Description
Savor the delightful flavors of Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers, perfect for summer barbecues or family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Skewers (soaked in water if wooden)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Mix the coconut milk, red curry paste, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, garlic, and ginger to create a creamy marinade.
- Add the chicken cubes to the marinade, covering them entirely, then seal and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread the marinated chicken onto the skewers, spacing them evenly.
- Grill the skewers for 6-8 minutes on each side until cooked through and charred.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Serve garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
For a spicy twist, add more red curry paste or chili flakes. Marinate chicken overnight for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg