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Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers

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Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers are juicy chicken pieces marinated in a creamy, fragrant Thai-inspired coconut milk blend and grilled to smoky perfection. They’re vibrant, tender, and perfect as appetizers or served over rice or in lettuce wraps.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8–10 minutes
  • Total Time: Approximately 1 hour (mostly hands-off time)
  • Yield: 8 skewers (serves 4)
  • Category: Appetizer/Main Dish
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Thai-inspired
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1″ pieces
  • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, zest of 1 lime
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tsp fish sauce (optional)
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar or palm sugar
  • 1 tbsp Thai red curry paste (adjust for heat)
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro or Thai basil
  • Wooden or metal skewers (soak wooden in water if using)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk coconut milk, lime juice and zest, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and curry paste to form the marinade.
  2. Add chicken pieces, toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate for 1–4 hours.
  3. Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
  4. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  5. Thread marinated chicken onto skewers, leaving space between pieces.
  6. Grill skewers about 4–5 minutes per side, brushing with reserved marinade, until chicken is cooked through and charred.
  7. Remove from heat, let rest 3 minutes, then sprinkle with chopped cilantro or Thai basil before serving.

Notes

  • Use chicken thighs for juicier results; breasts work too—just adjust cooking time.
  • Marinate up to 4 hours for deeper flavor; overnight works fine too.
  • Try a spicy kick by adding extra red curry paste or fresh Thai chili.
  • Serve with peanut dipping sauce or grilled pineapple chunks for a sweet contrast.
  • Make it gluten-free by using tamari and checking that curry paste is gluten-free.

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