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Zucchini Fries Recipe

Zucchini Fries Recipe

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  • Author: Harper
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 skewers 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Thai
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Delicious and aromatic Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers with a flavorful marinade and a sweet coconut cream glaze. These skewers are perfect for a summer barbecue or a casual get-together.


Ingredients

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Chicken:

  • 1 kg chicken (dark meat preferably)

Marinade:

  • 45 slices ginger (approx. 2 tablespoons)
  • 2 cloves garlic (approx. 1 1/2 tablespoons)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons coconut cream
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce

Coconut Cream Glaze:

  • 6 tablespoons coconut cream
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce

Simple Peanut Sauce (Optional):

  • 2 tablespoons coconut cream
  • 1/4 cup natural peanut butter (unsweetened)
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Thai red curry paste
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup (or honey)
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 23 tablespoons water (or enough to thin it out to the consistency you like)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon chili oil (optional)
  • crushed peanuts (optional, sprinkled on top)

Instructions

  1. Quick & Easy Peanut Sauce (Optional): In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients from the peanut sauce ingredient list and mix well. Set aside until the chicken skewers are ready to be served.
  2. Marinating & Skewering the Chicken: If you are using wooden skewers, soak the back ends in water to prevent burning. Cut chicken into chunks, mix with marinade ingredients, and marinate for 1-2 hours. Skewer the chicken.
  3. Making the Coconut Cream Glaze: Combine coconut cream, honey, and soy sauce in a bowl and set aside.
  4. Grilling: Preheat grill to 500F (260C). Grill skewers over direct heat, flipping every 2-3 minutes for 15-18 minutes. Brush on coconut cream glaze and caramelize.
  5. Serve: Serve over lettuce with peanut sauce.

Notes

  • If you can’t find coconut cream, you can substitute it with coconut milk; however, the flavor may vary.
  • This recipe also works well with pork. Try using pork shoulder chunks.
  • For chicken breast, brining it in saltwater before marinating can help retain moisture.
  • Chicken skin can be removed for a healthier version of the skewers.
  • Oyster sauce can be substituted with soy sauce and sugar for a similar flavor profile.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 skewer
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg