Southern Style Marinated Chicken Skewers with Spicy Tomato Sauce

Southern style marinated chicken skewers, grilled to perfection and served with a spicy tomato sauce.

When it comes to marinated chicken, most people think of sweet satay skewers or other sugar-heavy marinades. This Southern style marinated chicken offers something different: it’s less sweet, deeply aromatic, and full of layered flavors. Thanks to a simple paste of coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and lemongrass, the meat becomes wonderfully fragrant. Traditionally, these skewers are paired with a spicy tomato and coriander sauce for an authentic Thai experience.

Recipe – Southern Style Marinated and Grilled Chicken (6 skewers)

Ingredients (serves 2):

• 300 g chicken fillets or thighs (bones and skin removed), cut into 3 cm wide strips

Marinade:

• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds

• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

• 10 g lemongrass, chopped

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon coconut sugar

• 1 tablespoon oil

Method:

1. Pound the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and lemongrass into a fairly smooth paste.

2. Add salt, coconut sugar, and oil, then mix well.

3. Marinate the chicken pieces for at least 20 minutes.

4. Divide into six portions and thread each onto a skewer.

5. Grill on a barbecue or pre-oiled grill for about 3 minutes per side, until cooked through.

6. Serve with a spicy tomato and coriander sauce

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