Malaysian Chicken Skewers with Herby Marinade
Tender and juicy chicken skewers marinated in a herby mixture, perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner. The combination of Malaysian spices and fresh herbs creates a unique and aromatic flavor profile.
Ingredients
- ●1 1/2 pounds chicken breastcut into 1-inch pieces
- ●1/4 cup herby marinade (see below)see marinade ingredients below
- ●1 cup grilled pineapplesliced into wedges
- ●1/2 cup toasted coconut flakes
- ●2 tablespoons Malaysian chili sauce
- ●1 tablespoon fish sauce
- ●1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 stalks lemongrassminced
- ●2 leaves kaffir lime leaveschopped
Instructions
- 1
In a blender or food processor, combine herby marinade ingredients and blend until smooth.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together marinade, chicken, and a pinch of salt. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- 3
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- 4
Thread chicken onto skewers, leaving a small space between each piece.
- 5
Grill skewers for 8-10 minutes per side, or until chicken is cooked through.
- 6
Meanwhile, grill pineapple wedges for 2-3 minutes per side, or until caramelized.
- 7
To serve, place a skewer on each plate, top with grilled pineapple, and sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes and a drizzle of Malaysian chili sauce.