Name: Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1 kg chicken (dark meat preferred, trimmed and cut into 1–1½ inch cubes); 4–5 slices fresh ginger (approx. 2 tbsp), peeled and finely grated or minced; 2 cloves garlic (approx. 1½ tbsp), minced; 2 tbsp light soy sauce; 1 tbsp dark soy sauce; 1/2 cup coconut milk (full-fat); 1–2 tbsp neutral oil (canola, avocado, or light olive oil); Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; Wooden or metal skewers (if using wooden skewers, soak them for at least 30 minutes); Optional: 1 tbsp fish sauce, 1–2 tbsp brown sugar, juice and zest of 1 lime, fresh cilantro or Thai basil for finishing, sliced scallions for garnish, red chili flakes or 1 small fresh chili, toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Description

Juicy grilled chicken skewers infused with coconut, ginger, and garlic, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

Scale

1 kg chicken (dark meat preferred, trimmed and cut into 1–1½ inch cubes)
4–5 slices fresh ginger (approx. 2 tbsp), peeled and finely grated or minced
2 cloves garlic (approx. 1½ tbsp), minced
2 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp dark soy sauce
1/2 cup coconut milk (full-fat)
1–2 tbsp neutral oil (canola, avocado, or light olive oil)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Wooden or metal skewers (if using wooden skewers, soak them for at least 30 minutes)
Optional: 1 tbsp fish sauce, 1–2 tbsp brown sugar, juice and zest of 1 lime, fresh cilantro or Thai basil for finishing, sliced scallions for garnish, red chili flakes or 1 small fresh chili, toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

Trim excess fat from chicken and pat dry with paper towels.
Grate or mince ginger and garlic.
In a bowl, combine ginger, garlic, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and coconut milk. Add neutral oil and whisk until smooth.
Toss chicken in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate. Marinate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
If using wooden skewers, soak them in cold water. Preheat grill to medium heat.
Thread chicken onto skewers, leaving space between pieces.
Grill skewers for 10–15 minutes, turning every 3–4 minutes until cooked through.
Let skewers rest for 3–5 minutes, then garnish with lime juice, cilantro, scallions, and sesame seeds.
Serve hot with dipping sauce.

Notes

Best served with coconut rice or a crisp cucumber salad. Adjust marination time to avoid mushy texture.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: Thai

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 skewer
Calories: 350
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: grilled skewers, Thai chicken, coconut chicken, easy dinner, weeknight recipe