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Sabu's Spicy Coconut Chicken Skewers |
Howland
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From: Folly Beach, SC--'Follynesia'
|  Posted: 2007-11-09 8:22 pm Permalink
BAM! Another satisfied customer at Sabu's House of Chicken! Marinated it for 6 hours, grilled, chilled, ate it and the tastebuds were thrilled.
I 've been scouring the recipes lately trying to find a few nice bites for an upcoming C'masparty/Luau. This one made it to the next round, easily.
I had to do a few things slightly different. Otherwise, it was created straight from the typings of Sabu.:
No apricot jam-had to buy Apricot Preserves. Just had to mash out the big, pulpy apricot pieces.
Already had LITE coconut milk so I used it.
I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs--they're super cheap--easier to feed the masses plus they're my fav because they're much more tender/juicy/flavorful than white meat. They soak up the marinade like a sponge for xtra flava! And you'd really have to screw up bad to overcook/dry out a thigh.
Hope these pics do the recipe justice (can't imagine that, though):
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bananabobs
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Posts: 824 | Posted: 2008-06-12 9:01 pm Permalink
I just have to bump this post again, in the event a nubie has not seen or tasted heaven. I am making these for Fathers Day for my family and on the 20th, I am cooking for 60 kids at a graduation luau for my church.
One caution, the jam and coconut milk has sugar in it and it will burn like a mother if you have your fire too hot.
Sabu, you have been quiet lately on TC, hope all is well and again we raise a tall rum drink to the Master of the Grill!
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SumiSweets
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| Posted: 2008-06-14 5:48 pm Permalink
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On 2008-06-12 21:01, bananabobs wrote:
I just have to bump this post again, in the event a nubie has not seen or tasted heaven. . . |
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I am one, so thank you to banana for bumpin'. This is definitely on my menu!
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bananabobs
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Posts: 824 | Posted: 2008-06-15 7:56 pm Permalink
Here is my lovely daughter Brook displaying a plater or Spicy Chicken Skewers in the Bananbobs yard.
It was a Tiki Fathers Day indeed!
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Ojaitimo
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Posts: 1283 | Posted: 2008-06-15 9:23 pm Permalink
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On 2008-06-12 21:01, bananabobs wrote:
Sabu, you have been quiet lately on TC, hope all is well and again we raise a tall rum drink to the Master of the Grill!
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Yes Sabu, hope everything is OK, I raise my Mai Tai ro the master of the grill who has made many people happy at my place after having Sabu's Secret Chicken.
Thanks for it not being secret anymore. Now how about sharing that shrimp recipe that everyones raves about? 
Bannanabob, happy fathers day and thanks for the great pictures!:)
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KikiTiki
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From: New York City
| Posted: 2008-06-21 10:01 pm Permalink
So did anyone try this with shrimp or fish instead of chicken, and did it work???
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GentleHangman
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From: Stuart, Florida
| Posted: 2008-06-22 07:26 am Permalink
No, but I have made it substituting Passion fruit Jam (Goya) for the Apricot jam with excellent results.
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Koitiki
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From: Austin
| Posted: 2008-07-27 4:11 pm Permalink
What type of curry powder is everyone using for this? I bought McCormick's curry powder which is yellowish Indian type, but hubby wonders if the red Thai type curry might be better.
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Sabu The Coconut Boy
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From: Carson, California
| Posted: 2008-07-28 9:19 pm Permalink
The plain-old yellow Curry Powder like McCormick's is what I use and it works great. Good luck, and enjoy!
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Koitiki
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From: Austin
| Posted: 2008-07-31 2:13 pm Permalink
Thanks Sabu! We've actually tried both now. Hubby likes the red better and I think they're both good. Can't wait to see how the Texas ohana likes them this weekend.
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Koitiki
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From: Austin
| Posted: 2008-08-06 8:21 pm Permalink
Here's another presentation idea, and of course they were a hit!
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captnkirk
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From: Hockessin, Delaware
| Posted: 2008-09-03 03:55 am Permalink
I just got back from a big party where I made some of Sabu's chicken skewers.
I used the coarse ground country style Dijon mustard and I cut the chicken into chunks marinated it for two days and then skewered it and grilled it.
They turned out great and they were the hit of the party.
Yummy!
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Coco Joe
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From: Los Angeles
| Posted: 2008-10-17 9:50 pm Permalink
Amazing stuff! Everyone has to try this
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Tiki Kupcake
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From: Portland, OR
| Posted: 2008-11-09 11:07 am Permalink
I tired these a while back for our annual summer tiki party and they were wonderful. I did make a couple adjustments though. When I went to buy the apricot jam they had apricot pineapple right next to it. I thought the apricot pineapple would be a nice switch since pineapples are tropical and all. Also, instead of chicken breast I used tenderloins. That way I didn't have to cut them and weaved them in and out on the skewer giving in a very nice presentation that many commented on. Everyone loved them and I gave out the recipe to more than one person. One of the women served them at a dinner party she had the following week and they were a big hit there, as well. I didn't do them on the grill, but instead cooked them under the broiler with foil over them to prevent burning. I wanted to be able to put out my food and enjoy the party. I also made a dipping sauce to go with them. I mixed sour cream, some of the leftover coconut milk, and some of the left over shredded sweetened coconut, not toasted. No exact measurements. Just mixed them up until the coconut flavor really popped and it was thick enough to stay on the chicken without dripping all over the place. YUM!
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MadDogMike
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From: The Anvil of the Sun
| Posted: 2009-04-08 6:16 pm Permalink
*BUMP*
It's Springtime on the Lanai...
...time to try out Master Sabu's chicken recipe. Got some marinating in the fridge right now - it looks & smells great, can't wait to BBQ it tomorrow!
You hate to mess with perfection, but I think some of you are on the right track trying out other jams/preserves. I'm thinkin' Mango, Passion fruit, Ginger-Orange, Lime Marmalade, Guava Paste, Banana Jam(?!, OK maybe not banana), hmmmm
I had enough Coconut milk and Apricot jam left to make another batch. I mixed up just the marinade (no chicken) and froze it, we'll see how that works out 
EDIT - Oh man, that recipe is all kinds of awesome! We were all over it like a hobo on a ham sandwich! Thank you Sabu! I'm allergic to shrimp so I won't try that, but it would be great with pork. It would also be good with some pineapple chunks added to the skewers
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