Thai-Style Spicy Grilled Chicken Skewers Recipe

5 from 1 vote

If you're headed outside for grilling, consider this delicious Thai-inspired chicken skewer - it's simple and delicious.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Thai

Keyword chicken, grilled chicken, skewer, spicy, thai

Prep Time 2 20

Cook Time 15

Total Time 2 35

Servings people

Calories 649kcal

Cost 10

Place dried peppers in hot water 20 to 25 minutes, draining afterwards.
In a mortar or kitchen grinder, place the red pepper, ginger, turmeric, garlic, coriander, green onion, tomato paste, and olive oil; grind or pound mixture until you get a smooth paste.
4 large, 2 tbsp. fresh ginger, 2 tbsp. fresh turmeric, 4 garlic cloves, 1 tsp. ground coriander, 2 tbsp. tomato paste, 1 green onion, 2 tbsp. olive oil, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Combine half of the hot pepper mixture with ½ cup of coconut milk.
2 cups coconut milk
Add the chicken to the mixture and marinate 2 to 12 hours in the refrigerator.
4 chicken breasts
Combine the remaining hot pepper mixture with the remaining coconut milk in a saucepan.
Bring to a light boil; then, simmer while stirring for 8 to 10 minutes.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 5 minutes.
Metal or wood skewers
Thread the chicken onto the skewers and place on the grill.
Grill the chicken 12 to 15 minutes, turning every two minutes, and basting with about half of the hot pepper sauce throughout cooking.
Serve the skewers with the remaining sauce.