Description
Succulent Thai coconut chicken skewers deliver exotic flavors from Southeast Asian cuisine. Grilled marinated chicken paired with creamy peanut sauce offers you a delightful culinary experience that transports senses to Thailand’s street markets.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs
- ¾ cup (177 ml) creamy peanut butter
- 15 oz (443 ml) can coconut milk, divided
- ¾ cup (177 ml) water
- 2 tbsps red curry paste
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsps curry powder
- 2 tsps red curry paste
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup (59 ml) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Marinade Preparation: Whisk coconut milk, curry powder, red curry paste, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl until seamlessly blended, creating an aromatic base for the chicken.
- Chicken Preparation: Slice chicken thighs into uniform 4-inch pieces, ensuring consistent cooking and flavor absorption throughout the meat.
- Marinating Process: Immerse chicken pieces completely in the prepared marinade, gently massaging to guarantee thorough coating and spice infusion, then allow to rest at room temperature for 20 minutes.
- Peanut Sauce Creation: Combine remaining coconut milk, peanut butter, water, sugar, red curry paste, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and salt in a saucepan, heating over medium temperature while stirring consistently for 5 minutes until achieving a smooth, thickened consistency.
- Skewering Technique: Thread marinated chicken pieces onto skewers, positioning 5-7 pieces per skewer and ensuring tight packing to maintain moisture and prevent movement during cooking.
- Grilling Method: Preheat grill or broiler to high heat, then cook chicken skewers for 5 minutes per side, rotating carefully to achieve even caramelization and reach a core temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serving Preparation: Remove skewers from heat, let rest for 2-3 minutes to redistribute juices, then serve alongside the freshly prepared peanut sauce for a complete culinary experience.
Notes
- Optimize Marination Time: Let chicken rest in marinade for exactly 20 minutes to maximize flavor absorption without compromising meat texture.
- Master Skewering Technique: Pack chicken pieces tightly on skewers, using 5-7 pieces per skewer to prevent sliding and maintain moisture during grilling.
- Nail Perfect Doneness: Use a meat thermometer to confirm internal chicken temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), guaranteeing safe and juicy results.
- Sauce Consistency Matters: Stir peanut sauce continuously while heating to achieve a smooth, perfectly thickened texture that complements the grilled chicken.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 660
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 910 mg
- Fat: 43 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg