Thai Chicken Skewers with Cucumber Yogurt Dipping Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
40 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
239 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Thai
Thai Chicken Skewers with Cucumber Yogurt Dipping Sauce
Description
Thai Chicken Skewers are prepared by marinating boneless skinless chicken breast strips in a mixture of minced garlic, fresh cilantro, fish sauce, sesame oil, and a combination of curry powder, cumin, and paprika. This marinade imparts layers of savory, fragrant, and mildly spiced flavors. The chicken is cut into long strips and left to marinate for at least 30 minutes, allowing the spices to penetrate and tenderize the meat.
Skewers made of wood are soaked prior to grilling to prevent burning and improve safety. The marinated chicken strips are threaded onto these skewers and grilled over medium heat for approximately 5-6 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, ensuring they are cooked through yet juicy.
The accompanying cucumber yogurt dipping sauce combines plain Greek yogurt with chopped cilantro, cucumber, carrot, and a splash of milk, seasoned with salt and black pepper. This provides a cool, tangy counterpoint to the savory grilled chicken, adding both texture and freshness.
This dish pairs well with jasmine or basmati rice and can be complemented by other dipping sauces like peanut sauce or hot honey for varied flavor profiles. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to four days and are best reheated gently in a skillet rather than the microwave to maintain moistness.
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breast boneless skinless
- wooden skewers (soaked for 20 minutes)
Chicken Marinade
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- 1/2 cilantro bunch, fresh
- 2 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoon curry powder
- 2 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoon paprika
Cucumber Yogurt Dip
- 1 cup yogurt plain, Greek
- 1-2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
- 2 teaspoon cucumber chopped
- 2 teaspoon carrot chopped
- 1 teaspoon milk
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Soak the wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes.
- Blend all the chicken marinade ingredients in a food processor or blender.
- Cut the chicken breasts into 4 to 5 long strips. Place strips into a large bowl, stir in the marinade, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Combine all the yogurt dip ingredients in a medium size bowl and refrigerate.
- Thread the chicken onto the wooden skewers.
- Grill over medium heat until cooked through about 5-6 minutes on each side (165-degrees F internal temperature)
- Serve chicken with a side of yogurt sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers for at least 20 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- Try serving the grilled chicken with peanut sauce or hot honey as alternative dips.
- Serve with cooked jasmine or basmati rice for a complete meal.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat leftovers in a skillet with a splash of water over medium heat instead of using the microwave to keep the chicken moist.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 239 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 239kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 583mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 726mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1235IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 2.7mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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