Make the best Thai Grilled Chicken Kabob Skewers! This easy, gluten-free Kai Yang features a fresh ginger lime marinade. Perfect for grilling or an indoor pan.
2-inch(5 cm) piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
1garlic clovepeeled and chopped
Zest and juice of 1 lime
2teaspoonshoney or 1 teaspoon sugar
½teaspoonground coriander
½teaspooncumin
½teaspoonfish sauce
¼teaspoonsalt
Small pinch white pepper
¼cup60 ml light tasting olive or vegetable oil
4bonelessskinless chicken breasts cut into large chunks
Instructions
Add all ingredients (except the chicken) to a blender with 1 tablespoon of water. Blend until completely smooth. Important: Reserve half of this marinade in a small, clean bowl for basting and serving later.
Place the chicken in a lidded bowl or a large ziptop bag. Pour the remaining half of the marinade over the chicken and toss well to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Thread the marinated chicken onto 4 skewers. (If using wooden skewers, ensure they have been soaked in water for 30 minutes).
Preheat your barbecue or indoor grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
Place the skewers on the grill. Cook for about 8 minutes; they are ready to turn once they release easily from the grates and have distinct grill marks. Turn the skewers, baste the cooked side generously with the reserved clean marinade, and grill for another 5–8 minutes until slightly charred and the chicken is cooked through.
Discard any marinade that came into contact with the raw chicken. Only serve the reserved, clean sauce at the table.