Coconut Lime Grilled Chicken Skewers

Name: Coconut Lime Grilled Chicken Skewers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1.5-inch cubes; 1 cup full-fat coconut milk; 2 lime, zested and juiced; 2 lemongrass stalk, minced, pale part only; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 1/2 tsp ground turmeric; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped; 2 limes lime wedges (for serving)

Tender chicken breast chunks marinated in coconut milk, lime, and lemongrass then grilled on skewers until charred and juicy. Plan ahead: marinate at least 1 hour, or up to 4 hours.

35 minEasyServes 4350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
1 cup full-fat coconut milk
2 lime, zested and juiced
2 lemongrass stalk, minced, pale part only
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
2 tbsp fish sauce
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
2 limes lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions

1

Whisk together 1 cup full-fat coconut milk, the zest and juice of 2 lime, 2 minced, pale part only lemongrass stalk, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1/2 tsp ground turmeric, and 1/2 tsp kosher salt in a bowl.
2

Add 2 lbs cut into 1.5-inch cubes boneless skinless chicken breast to the marinade, toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours.
3

Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes if using, or use metal skewers.
4

Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Clean and oil the grates.
5

Thread marinated chicken onto skewers, shaking off excess marinade.
6

Grill skewers 5-7 minutes per side, turning once, until chicken is charred on the outside and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
7

Transfer to a platter, scatter with 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro, and serve with 2 limes lime wedges (for serving).

Questions

How long does Coconut Lime Grilled Chicken Skewers keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat in a hot skillet rather than the microwave to keep the char.

Can I halve or double Coconut Lime Grilled Chicken Skewers?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubling on the grill just takes more surface area; keep the heat zones the same.

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