Malaysian Grilled Chicken Skewers
A delicious and easy-to-make recipe for Malaysian-style grilled chicken skewers, perfect for a quick dinner or outdoor gathering.
Ingredients
- ●500g Chicken breastcut into 1-inch cubes
- ●2 tbsp Vegetable oilfor brushing skewers
- ●2 tbsp Kecap manisMalaysian sweet soy sauce
- ●2 cloves Grated gingerminced
- ●2 cloves Garlicminced
- ●2-3 Chili pepperssliced
- ●2 tbsp Lime juicefreshly squeezed
- ●1 can Coconut milkoptional
- ●to taste Saltoptional
- ●to taste Pepperoptional
Instructions
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1. In a large bowl, whisk together kecap manis, ginger, garlic, chili peppers, and lime juice.
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2. Add the chicken cubes to the marinade and mix until coated.
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3. Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers, leaving a small space between each piece.
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4. Brush the skewers with vegetable oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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5. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
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6. Grill the skewers for 8-10 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through.
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7. If using coconut milk, brush it onto the skewers during the last 2 minutes of grilling.
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8. Serve the skewers hot, garnished with fresh herbs and steamed rice or noodles if desired.