Ingredients
1 kg chicken (preferably dark meat)
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
6 tablespoons coconut cream (for glaze)
1½ tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon soy sauce (for glaze)
2 tablespoons coconut cream (for peanut sauce)
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 (for peanut sauce)
2–3 tablespoons water (to thin peanut sauce)
1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional, for peanut sauce)
1 teaspoon chili oil (optional, for peanut sauce)
Crushed peanuts (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Peanut Sauce (Optional): In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for the peanut sauce and mix well. Set aside until the chicken skewers are ready to be served.
- Marinate and Skewer the Chicken: If using wooden skewers, soak the back ends of the skewers in water for about 10-15 minutes to prevent them from burning on the grill. Cut the chicken into 1×1 inch chunks and place them in a bowl. In a separate bowl, mix all the marinade ingredients. Pour the marinade over the chicken and stir to coat. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated chicken onto the skewers. Grill the chicken for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and slightly charred on the outside.
- Prepare the Glaze: While the chicken is grilling, combine all the glaze ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. During the last 2 minutes of grilling, brush the coconut cream glaze over the chicken for a rich, sweet finish.
- Serve: Once grilled, remove the chicken from the skewers and serve with the optional peanut sauce and a sprinkle of crushed peanuts.
Notes
- For a leaner dish, remove the chicken skin.
- Substitute chicken with pork shoulder or tofu for different flavor profiles.
- Add chili oil or extra Thai red curry paste to the peanut sauce for a spicier version.
- If you don’t have a grill, you can broil the chicken skewers in the oven for a similar result.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: Approx. 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg