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Coconut Lime Grilled Chicken Skewers

These tender bite sized chicken grilled to perfection are infused with delicioujs coconut lime flavor.

Prep Time
2 hrs 5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 8 skewers
Calories: 189 kcal
Course: Main Course , Appetizer , Dinner
Cuisine: Asian , American

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds (900g) skinless chicken thighs or breasts cut into bite size cubes
  • ½ cup (120ml) Tamari soy sauce or regular if not gluten free
  • ¼ cup (60ml) coconut milk
  • 3 Tablespoons lime juice
  • 3 Tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic 
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Mix together tamari soy sauce, coconut milk, lime juice, maple syrup, sesame oil, garlic and ginger in a mixing bowl.
  2. Add chicken and let marinate for at least 2 hours (up to overnight).
  3. Soak bamboo skewers for 30 minutes.
  4. Thread chicken onto skewers.
  5. Oil the grill grates, then preheat the grill (or griddle pan) to medium-high (direct heat).
  6. Grill chicken for 10-15 minutes, turning them a couple of times, and brushing on more marinade until golden and cooked through. Make sure to use your meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F / 74 degrees C.
  7. You can reduce the remaining marinade in a saucepan over low heat until it thickens, and brush it over the cooked chicken for extra flavor.
Make in the Air Fryer
  1. Make the skewers like you did in the instructions above using steps 1-4.
  2. Preheat Air Fryer to 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C.
  3. Cook for 12-15 minutes, making sure to turn once halfway through.

Notes

  • For fewer calories, use half-fat coconut milk. 
  • The longer you marinate these, the more time they have to absorb the flavors. The flavors may seem strong in the marinade bowl, but rest assured that they’re perfectly subtle once they’re done grilling. 
  • Make sure to cut chicken in evenly sized pieces so they cook evenly. 
  • I recommend oiling the grill grates to help prevent the chicken from sticking to the grates, prior to heating the grill up so you don’t get burned. Alternatively, you can preheat the grill and then oil it, just be very careful. 
  • Don’t forget to brush the skewers with the marinade as they’re cooking to truly enrich the lime and coconut flavors. 
  • You can even use metal skewers which transmit heat well for grilling.
  • in one serving.
  • For fewer calories, use half-fat coconut milk. 
  • The longer you marinate these, the more time they have to absorb the flavors. The flavors may seem strong in the marinade bowl, but rest assured that they’re perfectly subtle once they’re done grilling. 
  • Make sure to cut chicken in evenly sized pieces so they cook evenly. 
  • I recommend oiling the grill grates to help prevent the chicken from sticking to the grates, prior to heating the grill up so you don’t get burned. Alternatively, you can preheat the grill and then oil it, just be very careful. 
  • Don’t forget to brush the skewers with the marinade as they’re cooking to truly enrich the lime and coconut flavors. 
  • You can even use metal skewers which transmit heat well for grilling.
  • There are 5 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 189kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 108mg (36%) Sodium 913mg (38%) Potassium 348mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 27IU (1%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 23mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8skewers

Amount Per Serving

Calories 189

% Daily Value*

Calories 189kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 108mg 36%
Sodium 913mg 38%
Potassium 348mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 27IU 1%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.