Coconut Lime Chicken Skewers

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These coconut lime chicken skewers are ultra easy to make, super flavorful and work great for warm summer barbecues, as well as cool winter evenings.

Using a premade coconut lime hot sauce helps to make this recipe ultra easy, eliminating the need to prepare ton of ingredients, while still getting that signature Southeast Asian flavor.

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We are just head over heels in love with this coconut lime chicken. It's so versatile.

You can make it per the recipe - skewers on the grill - or you can marinade whole chicken thighs and roast them/grill them.

It can be served over jasmine rice, noodles, vegetables, etc. I love it with this fried rice and these braised green beans.

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Why This Recipe Works

• Marinating the chicken overnight allows the flavors of the sauce to infuse the chicken.
• The grill adds the perfect amount of char to add another layer of flavor.
• The coconut lime hot sauce is just incredible, and so easy to use straight out of the bottle.
• The recipe is ultra easy to make for quick weeknight meals or weekend BBQs.

Ingredients

We use boneless, skinless chicken thighs in this recipe because they stay juicy on the grill and have more flavor than chicken breast.

The vanilla extract adds just a hint of vanilla and the coconut sugar adds the perfect amount of sweetness.

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We used the Serious Foodie Sri Lankan Coconut Lime Hot Sauce to make these coconut lime chicken skewers.

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Step By Step Instructions

Combine all the marinade ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Stir in the chicken and let it marinade in the fridge for 8 hours or overnight.

Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes and drain. Place the chicken pieces on the skewers.

Heat a grill over medium heat (can also use the broiler).

Cook the chicken on the grill (or under the broiler) for 3-5 minutes/side.

Remove and serve over rice with cilantro, limes and extra hot sauce. It's good on this Instant Pot wild rice if you're trying to keep things healthy.

Expert Tips

• Soaking the bamboo skewers in water helps them not to burn on the grill.
• Make sure to marinade the chicken for at least 4 hours to get the best results. Recommend 8 hours or more, but you can do four if you're in a rush.
• Add vegetables/fruit such as red peppers, mushrooms, pineapple, etc. to the marinade to cook with the chicken.
• While chicken thighs work the best, you can also use chicken breast. Just be careful not to overcook as it fries out quickly.

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