Herbal Thai Pandan Chicken Skewers with Sweet Tamarind Sauce
A fragrant fusion of herbs and spices wrapped in pandan leaves
Delight in the aromatic symphony of herbal chicken skewers accompanied by a unique sweet and tangy tamarind sauce.
- 1 h 45 min
- 4
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade
For the Herb Mix
For the Sweet Tamarind Sauce
For the Serving
Preparation
Marinating the Chicken
Combine Marinade Ingredients
Combine garlic, ginger, fish sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, coriander, and black pepper in a bowl.
Add Chicken
Add chicken pieces and mix well to coat each piece.
Refrigerate
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.
For extra tenderness, marinate overnight.
Preparing the Herb Mix and Skewers
Mix Herbs
Mix chopped cilantro, mint, and basil in a separate bowl.
Wrap Chicken
Take a pandan leaf and wrap a marinated chicken piece, securing with a skewer.
Ensure the pandan leaves are securely wrapped to prevent the chicken from falling during grilling.
Repeat
Repeat with remaining chicken and pandan leaves.
If pandan leaves are unavailable, banana leaves are a good substitute.
Cooking Process
Grill Skewers
Preheat your grill to medium heat and grill the skewers, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the leaves are slightly charred.
Prepare Tamarind Sauce
Combine tamarind paste, palm sugar, water, and fish sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves and the sauce thickens slightly.
Serve Dish
Arrange skewers on a platter with sliced cucumber and lime wedges, and serve with the tamarind sauce on the side.
Plating & Serving
Herbal Thai Pandan Chicken Skewers with Sweet Tamarind Sauce
Herbal Thai Pandan Chicken Skewers with Sweet Tamarind Sauce
Plating
Arrange the chicken skewers elegantly on a serving platter surrounded by slices of cucumber and lime wedges for a touch of freshness.