Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken for Juicy, Flavorful Bliss

Delight in Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken skewers, a budget-friendly, flavorful dish perfect for gatherings.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 10

Marinating Time 30

Total Time 1 10

Servings: 4 skewers

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Thai

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Marinade

1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Grated
3 cloves Garlic Minced
2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Gluten-free optional
1 tablespoon Dark Soy Sauce Optional
1 cup Coconut Milk Or Greek yogurt mixed with water
2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Or honey/maple syrup alternatives
2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice Freshly squeezed preferred
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

For the Chicken

1 pound Chicken Dark meat preferred, boneless thighs or drumsticks

For the Skewers

8 pieces Skewers Soak wooden skewers for at least 30 minutes

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
Grill
Skewers

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together ginger, garlic, soy sauces, coconut milk, brown sugar, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
Marinate Chicken: Add chicken to marinade, toss well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Assemble Skewers: Thread marinated chicken onto soaked skewers, leaving space between pieces.
Preheat Grill: Heat grill to medium-high, oil grates to prevent sticking.
Grill Skewers: Place skewers on grill, cook for 4-5 minutes each side until juices run clear.
Serve: Let skewers rest briefly, then serve with fresh lime juice, jasmine rice or salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a spicier kick, add Thai red curry paste to the marinade. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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