Curried Chicken Skewers with Toasted Coconut Gremolata

Name: Curried Chicken Skewers with Toasted Coconut Gremolata
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1/4 cup (60 ml) 10% plain yogurt or sour cream; 2 green onions, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fish sauce (nuoc mam); 2 tablespoons (30 ml) maple syrup; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) finely chopped fresh ginger; 2 teaspoons (10 ml) curry powder; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 1 1/2 lb (675 g) skinless and boneless chicken thighs, cut into strips; 8 large or 20 small wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes, or metal skewers; 1/2 cup (125 ml) 10% plain yogurt or sour cream; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) chopped fresh cilantro or parsley; Grated zest of 1 lime; 2 green onions, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons (45 ml) sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

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Preparation 30 MIN

Cooking 10 MIN

Marinating 4 H

Ingredients
Preparation

Ingredients

Marinade

1/4 cup (60 ml) 10% plain yogurt or sour cream
2 green onions, finely chopped  
2 tablespoons (30 ml) fish sauce (nuoc mam)
2 tablespoons (30 ml) maple syrup
1 tablespoon (15 ml) rice vinegar
1 tablespoon (15 ml) finely chopped fresh ginger
2 teaspoons (10 ml) curry powder
1 clove garlic, finely chopped

Chicken Skewers

1 1/2 lb (675 g) skinless and boneless chicken thighs, cut into strips
8 large or 20 small wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes, or metal skewers  
1/2 cup (125 ml) 10% plain yogurt or sour cream

Gremolata

2 tablespoons (30 ml) chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
Grated zest of 1 lime  
2 green onions, finely chopped  
3 tablespoons (45 ml) sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Preparation

Marinade

In a glass dish or in a large sealable bag, combine all the ingredients. Add the chicken and toss to coat well. Cover the dish or seal the bag. Refrigerate, ideally, for 24 hours or at least 4 hours.

Gremolata

In a bowl, combine the cilantro, lime zest and green onions. Add the coconut just before serving.
Preheat the grill, setting the burners to medium. Oil the grate.
Thread the chicken strips onto the skewers.
Grill the skewers for about 5 minutes per side or until the chicken is no longer pink inside. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve 2 skewers per person with jasmine rice and grilled vegetables. Serve with the gremolata and yogurt.

Note

As an appetizer, present the skewers on a serving platter. Sprinkle with gremolata and serve with yogurt as a dip.

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