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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! 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
52 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 459 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

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

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  1. 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. .
  2. 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.
  3. Skewer the chicken and pineapple. Discard used marinade.
  4. 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.
  5. 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 Information

Calories 459kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 50g (100%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 145mg (48%) Sodium 771mg (32%) Potassium 1093mg (31%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 49g (98%) Vitamin A 157IU (3%) Vitamin C 20mg (22%) Calcium 45mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 459

% Daily Value*

Calories 459kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 51g 17%
Protein 50g 100%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 145mg 48%
Sodium 771mg 32%
Potassium 1093mg 23%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 49g 98%
Vitamin A 157IU 3%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 45mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.