Grilled Sweet and Spicy Thai Chicken Kabobs
If you’re looking for something deliciously easy, spicy, and summery, then these Grilled Sweet and Spicy Thai Chicken Kabobs will check all of those boxes and then some. Don’t just imagine juicy, moist, plump chicken breasts with both sweet-and-spicy notes that’s served up right alongside grilled pineapple — go grill yourself up some today!
Servings:4 servings
Equipment
- skewers
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 2 inch pieces
- 3 cups large pineapple chunks, highly recommend using fresh pineapple, not canned
- chopped green onions or cilantro, for garnish
marinade
- 2-3 tablespoons sambal oelek, SEE NOTE
- ⅓ cup honey, or ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- ½ cup water
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cold water + 3 teaspoons corn starch
Instructions
- In a medium sauce pan bring sambal oelek, honey, rice vinegar, water, and soy sauce to a boil. Stir together cold water and corn starch and stir into boiling sauce. Reduce heat to medium low and stir until thickened. Transfer to a heat-safe bowl and place in the fridge to cool for 5-10 minutes. .
- In a large plastic bag or bowl, combine chicken, pineapple, and half of the marinade. (Reserve remaining marinade for later.) Toss to combine, seal the bag or cover the bowl tightly, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Skewer the chicken and pineapple. Discard used marinade.
- Cook skewers on a preheated and oiled grill for about 5-7 minutes, rotating skewers throughout to ensure even cooking, then brush with remaining marinade and grill about 5-7 minutes longer until chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with chopped green onions or cilantro and serve.
Notes
Sambal oelek is a garlic chili paste that can be found in the asian section of most grocery stores. use 3 tablespoons if you want your sauce to have more heat.
Nutrition
Calories: 459 kcal, Carbohydrates: 51 g, Protein: 50 g, Fat: 6 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Trans Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 145 mg, Sodium: 771 mg, Potassium: 1093 mg, Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 49 g, Vitamin A: 157 IU, Vitamin C: 20 mg, Calcium: 45 mg, Iron: 2 mg