Spicy Pineapple Bang Bang Chicken Skewers: A Sweet and Spicy Culinary Firecracker
Juicy chicken and pineapple chunks are grilled to perfect doneness and drizzled with a bold 1:1:1 ratio sauce of mayo, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha. Alternated on skewers for a sweet/spicy balance, these handheld zingers deliver restaurant-style flavor in under an hour.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 35
- Yield: 12 skewers
- Category: dinner
- Method: Grilling or Searing
- Cuisine: American-Asian Fusion
Ingredients
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cubed
1 cup fresh pineapple chunks, slightly thawed if frozen
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
1/4 cup sriracha sauce
Instructions
Combine soy sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in a bowl as marinade
Marinate chicken cubes for 30 minutes
Thread chicken and pineapple onto greased skewers, alternating pieces
Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high heat
Grill skewers 3-4 minutes per side or skillet-sear until chicken reaches 165°F
Prepare bang bang sauce by mixing mayo, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha thoroughly
Serve skewers drizzled with sauce and garnished with sesame seeds
Notes
For non-stick results, soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before use
Increase sweet chili sauce slightly for a more prominent sugary contrast
Substitute tofu cubes for vegan version