Description
Juicy, flavorful Thai chicken skewers marinated in a creamy coconut base, grilled to perfection and brushed with a sweet glaze.
Ingredients
- 1 kg chicken thighs, cut into bite-size chunks
- 1 can (13.5 oz / ~400 ml) coconut milk
- 2 Tbsp Thai red curry paste
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp fish sauce (or substitute more soy sauce)
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar or honey
- 1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lime (about 2 Tbsp)
- 6 Tbsp coconut cream (thicker part)
- 1½ Tbsp honey
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- ¼ cup natural peanut butter (optional)
- 2 Tbsp coconut cream (optional)
- 1 tsp red curry paste (optional)
- 1 tsp rice vinegar (optional)
- 2 tsp maple syrup or honey (optional)
- 2 tsp soy sauce (optional)
- Water to thin (optional)
- Optional: sesame or chili oil, crushed peanuts
Instructions
- Marinate: Whisk marinade ingredients, reserve ~¼ cup for basting. Toss chicken in marinade, cover, refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Prep Skewers: Soak skewers in water 30 minutes. Thread chicken pieces snugly.
- Make Glaze: Whisk coconut cream, honey, soy sauce; set aside.
- Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill skewers 4–6 minutes per side, basting with reserved marinade. In last minute, brush on glaze to caramelize.
- Make Sauce (optional): Mix peanut sauce ingredients; adjust consistency with water.
- Serve: Let skewers rest briefly, then serve hot with lime wedges and peanut sauce if desired.
Notes
- Spicier: Add chili flakes or extra curry paste to taste.
- Protein swap: Use chicken breast, pork chunks, tofu, or veggies like bell pepper and zucchini.
- Herbaceous twist: Stir chopped cilantro or Thai basil into glaze or sprinkle on top.
- Storage: Store cooled skewers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: Reheat in a 175°C oven for 10 minutes or until warmed through, or reheat gently on the grill to preserve moisture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
