Description
Make spicy chicken skewers on the grill for a flavorful dinner idea. Perfect for summer parties, BBQ nights, or easy weeknight meals.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup of rice vinegar
- 1/3 cup hot chili paste
- 1/4 cup of fish sauce
- 1/4 cup Sriracha
- 2 teaspoons finely grated peeled ginger
- 1 1/2lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 2-inch chunks)
- 8 bamboo skewers (soaked in water for at least 1 hour)
Instructions
- In a large bowl whisk together brown sugar, vinegar, chili paste, fish sauce, sriracha, and ginger. Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat.
- Thread 4 to 5 of the chicken pieces onto each skewer.
- Transfer the marinade to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer until reduced by ½ (about 1 cup), 7-10 minutes.
- Lightly grease the grates of an outdoor grill. Heat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken skewers and cook while turning to baste often with the reduced marinade until fully cooked (the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees F.), about 8 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 321
- Sugar: 30.9 g
- Sodium: 2223.3 mg
- Fat: 4.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 28.3 g
- Protein: 39.6 g
- Cholesterol: 124.1 mg