Description
Savor the tropical flavors of Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers, an irresistible dish that perfectly balances juicy chicken thighs marinated in a creamy coconut sauce with vibrant veggies and sweet pineapple. This delightful recipe is ideal for summer barbecues or quick weeknight dinners, bringing a burst of flavor to your table. Infused with lemongrass and lime, these skewers are not just visually appealing but also easy to prepare. Whether served as a main course or a crowd-pleasing appetizer, they are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 stalks lemongrass
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 red onion
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine coconut milk, bruised lemongrass, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, red chili flakes, fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice. Stir until well mixed.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat for about 10 minutes.
- Assemble skewers by threading marinated chicken, bell pepper chunks, onion pieces, and pineapple alternately.
- Grill skewers for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally until the chicken is cooked through with slight char marks.
- Serve hot garnished with additional cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg