Description
Grilled Thai Chicken Skewers featuring juicy, marinated chicken thighs infused with a flavorful blend of soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, and aromatic spices. Perfectly grilled to a smoky char, these skewers deliver an authentic taste of Thai street food that’s both vibrant and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Marinade
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons red curry paste
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Serving and Garnish
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
- Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, vegetable oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, red curry paste, ground coriander, and black pepper until well combined to create a fragrant marinade.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the cubed chicken thighs to the marinade, tossing them thoroughly to ensure every piece is well coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight, allowing the flavors to deeply penetrate the meat.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high, preparing it for searing the chicken skewers and achieving a smoky char without drying out the meat.
- Thread Chicken onto Skewers: Carefully thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the soaked wooden skewers, distributing the meat evenly for consistent cooking.
- Grill the Skewers: Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally. Grill until the chicken is fully cooked through and develops a slight char, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safety and juiciness.
- Finish and Serve: Transfer the cooked skewers to a serving platter, sprinkle generously with chopped fresh cilantro, and offer lime wedges on the side to squeeze over the chicken for a zesty finish.
Notes
- For enhanced flavor, baste the skewers with any leftover marinade during the first few minutes of grilling. Discard unused marinade after cooking to avoid contamination.
- These skewers pair beautifully with jasmine rice, a peanut dipping sauce, or a crisp cucumber salad for a complete meal.
- Soak wooden skewers for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce to make this recipe gluten-free, and it naturally remains dairy-free.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 1 hour to overnight marinating)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai, Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
