Turmeric Chicken Skewers with Cilantro-Coconut Lime Dip Recipe Recipe

Name: Turmeric Chicken Skewers with Cilantro-Coconut Lime Dip Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cilantro stems, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons whole white peppercorns; 2 teaspoons whole coriander seeds; 4 large cloves garlic, peeled and diced; 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1.5-inch cubes; 3 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoons oyster sauce; 1 tablespoon ground turmeric; 2 tablespoons light or dark brown sugar; 3 tablespoons cilantro leaves, chopped; 1 lime, juice and zest; 1 cup coconut milk, full fat

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons cilantro stems, finely chopped
2 teaspoons whole white peppercorns
2 teaspoons whole coriander seeds
4 large cloves garlic, peeled and diced
3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
3 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
2 tablespoons light or dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons cilantro leaves, chopped
1 lime, juice and zest
1 cup coconut milk, full fat

1
Combine cilantro stems, white pepper, coriander, and garlic in a mortar and pestle and pound into a fine paste.
2
This can also be done in a small food processor.
3
In a large mixing bowl add fish sauce, oyster sauce, ground turmeric, brown sugar, and the prepared paste.
4
Mix everything together well and add chicken.
5
Toss until chicken is well coated.
6
Add cover, and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
7
In a small bowl add lime zest, juice, cilantro, and the coconut milk until you have reached your favorite consistency.
8
Add salt and pepper to taste.
9
Thread the chicken pieces onto soaked bamboo skewers, pushing them tightly against each other to form a tight, compact body of meat on the skewers.
10
Heat a grill cast iron until very hot.
11
Spray with canola oil before placing a few skewers at a time onto the pan.
12
Grill the chicken, turning occasionally, until thoroughly cooked through and slightly charred, about 8 minutes total.
13
Remove the chicken from the grill and serve with the coconut dip.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons cilantro stems, finely chopped, 2 teaspoons whole white peppercorns, 2 teaspoons whole coriander seeds, 4 large cloves garlic, peeled and diced, and more.

Yes, Turmeric Chicken Skewers with Cilantro-Coconut Lime Dip Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Turmeric Chicken Skewers with Cilantro-Coconut Lime Dip Recipe

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