Description
These Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers are bursting with bold Thai flavors thanks to a sweet coconut glaze, savory marinade, and optional creamy peanut sauce. Perfect for cookouts, summer nights, or anytime you crave a tropical twist on grilled chicken.
Ingredients
Chicken Skewers
1 kg chicken (dark meat preferably)
Marinade
4–5 slices ginger (approx. 2 tablespoons)
2 cloves garlic (approx. 1½ tablespoons)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
2 tablespoons coconut cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
Coconut Cream Glaze
6 tablespoons coconut cream
1½ tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon soy sauce
Optional Peanut Sauce
2 tablespoons coconut cream
¼ cup natural peanut butter (unsweetened)
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon Thai red curry paste
2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2–3 tablespoons water (adjust to desired consistency)
1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
1 teaspoon chili oil (optional)
Crushed peanuts (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Make the Optional Peanut Sauce:
In a small bowl, combine all ingredients listed under “Peanut Sauce.” Stir until smooth. Thin with water to your preferred consistency. Set aside.Marinate the Chicken:
Soak wooden skewers (non-pointy ends only) in water to prevent burning.
Cut chicken into 1×1-inch pieces.
Finely chop or process garlic and ginger, then mix with chicken.
Add all remaining marinade ingredients. Stir well.
Marinate for 1–2 hours in the fridge, or overnight for best flavor.
Let chicken sit at room temp for 30 minutes before grilling.Skewer the Chicken:
Thread marinated chicken onto skewers tightly. Fold over thinner pieces to prevent burning.Make the Coconut Glaze:
Mix coconut cream, honey, and soy sauce in a small bowl. Set aside for basting.Grill the Chicken:
Preheat grill to 500°F (260°C).
Place skewers over direct heat. Grill 15–18 minutes, flipping every 2–3 minutes.
In final minutes, baste with coconut glaze and flip 2–3 times until caramelized.Serve:
Serve skewers with lettuce, peanut sauce, and optional rice or grilled veggies.
Notes
Dark meat (thighs) is best for juicy, flavorful skewers.
The peanut sauce is optional, but incredibly delicious!
Great served as lettuce wraps or over jasmine rice.
Can be broiled or cooked on a grill pan if no outdoor grill is available.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes + marinating
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (approx. 1/4 recipe)
- Calories: 330 Kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg