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Sweet Chili Pineapple Chicken Skewers

Juicy chicken cubes with sticky sweet chili glaze and pineapple chunks on skewers.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 skewers
Course: Appetizer, Main
Cuisine: Asian Fusion, Tropical
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken & Skewers
  • 1.5 lbs boneless chicken breast cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks fresh or canned, drained
  • 1 red bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped for garnish
  • as needed wooden skewers soaked 30 minutes

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Grill or oven
  • Brush
  • Skewers

Method
 

  1. Combine chicken, olive oil, garlic, soy sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Marinate 30 min–2 hr.
  2. Thread chicken, pineapple, and bell pepper onto skewers.
  3. Preheat grill or oven to 400°F (200°C).
  4. Cook skewers 12–15 min, turning halfway, until chicken is cooked and edges charred.
  5. Brush sweet chili sauce during last 3–4 min of cooking.
  6. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.

Notes

Marinate longer for deeper flavor. Use metal skewers for grilling longevity.