Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers 🍗🥥🌶️


 

Juicy, Fragrant, and Packed with Bold Thai Flavors—Ready in 30 Minutes!

These Thai-inspired coconut chicken skewers are marinated in a creamy, spicy-sweet coconut sauce, grilled to perfection, and served with a zingy peanut-lime dipping sauce. Perfect for summer BBQs, meal prep, or a quick weeknight dinner!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✔ Explosion of Thai flavors – Coconut milk, lime, ginger, and chili
✔ Tender & juicy – Thanks to the coconut milk marinade
✔ Grill or oven-friendly – Works even without a grill
✔ Keto & gluten-free – Naturally low-carb

Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

For the Chicken & Marinade

  • 1.5 lbs (700g) boneless chicken thighs, cut into strips

  • ½ cup coconut milk (full-fat for best flavor)

  • 2 tbsp fish sauce (or soy sauce for GF)

  • 2 tbsp brown sugar or coconut sugar

  • 1 tbsp lime juice

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

  • 1 tsp turmeric (for color)

  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)

For the Peanut-Lime Dipping Sauce

  • ¼ cup peanut butter (or almond butter)

  • 2 tbsp coconut milk

  • 1 tbsp lime juice

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari

  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup

  • ½ tsp sriracha (optional)

  • Water (as needed to thin)

For Serving

  • Fresh cilantro & lime wedges

  • Crushed peanuts

  • Steamed jasmine rice or cauliflower rice

Step-by-Step Instructions




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