Grilled Chicken Skewers with Spicy Green Curry Crea

Name: Grilled Chicken Skewers with Spicy Green Curry Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts; salt and pepper; 24 six-inch bamboo skewers; ¼ cup tamarind juice; 4 scallions, trimmed and roughly chopped; 6 cloves garlic, peeled; 3 inches of young ginger, roughly chopped; 2 tablespoons sambal chili paste; ¼ cup seasoned rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon honey; ¼ cup cold water; ½ cup vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; ½ cup sour cream; 1 teaspoon thai green curry paste; 12 lime, juice of; 1 pinch salt

Servings: persons

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
salt and pepper
24 six-inch bamboo skewers
¼ cup tamarind juice
4 scallions, trimmed and roughly chopped
6 cloves garlic, peeled
3 inches of young ginger, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons sambal chili paste
¼ cup seasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
¼ cup cold water
½ cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
½ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon thai green curry paste
12 lime, juice of
1 pinch salt

1
Remove any fat from the chicken.
2
Cut the breasts into 24 roughly equal strips.
3
Place the strips in a non-reactive dish or a heavy-duty food storage bag.
4
Combine the tamarind liquid, scallions, garlic, ginger, sambal, rice vinegar, lime juice, honey, water, oil and soy sauce in a food processor and process until well blended.
5
Add the marinade to the chicken, turning the pieces to coat well.
6
Soak the chicken in the marinade for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight (refrigerated), turning at least once.
7
Soak the skewers in water for at least 1 hour before cooking the chicken.
8
When ready to cook, thread the chicken strips on the skewers, season with salt and pepper, and grill until just done.
9
This should take only about 2 minutes on each side.
10
To prepare the curry cream: Mix together all ingredients.
11
May be made an hour or two ahead of time and refrigerated.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, salt and pepper, 24 six-inch bamboo skewers, ¼ cup tamarind juice, and more.

Yes, Grilled Chicken Skewers with Spicy Green Curry Cream falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Grilled Chicken Skewers with Spicy Green Curry Cream

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