Grilled Pineapple Chicken Skewers with Spicy Mango Dipping Sauce

Grilled Pineapple Chicken Skewers with Spicy Mango Dipping Sauce

Discover this tantalizing fusion of sweet and spicy flavors with our Grilled Pineapple Chicken Skewers recipe, paired with a homemade Spicy Mango Dipping Sauce for the ultimate copycat street food experience.

Time: Prep Time: 30 mins - Cook Time: 20 mins - Total Time: 50 mins
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cuisine: Americanized Street Food

Allergens

Soy, Gluten, Dairy, Fish

Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts, cut into 1
  • inch cubes
  • 2 pineapples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1
  • inch chunks
  • Wooden or metal skewers
  • For the marinade:
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine all marinade ingredients and whisk until well combined.
  2. Add chicken cubes to the marinade, making sure they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
  3. While the chicken is marinating, prepare the spicy mango dipping sauce by blending together all ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  4. Preheat your grill to medium high heat. Thread chicken and pineapple chunks onto skewers, alternating between the two.
  5. Grill skewers for 6 8 minutes per side or until chicken is cooked through and pineapple is slightly charred. Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before serving.

Chef’s Insight

To amp up the heat, add more red pepper flakes to the marinade or use a spicier mango variety for the dipping sauce.

Notes

For a more authentic experience, use metal skewers and cook over an open flame.

Cultural or Historical Background

The combination of sweet and savory flavors in this dish is inspired by the vibrant street food scene found throughout Southeast Asia.