Chipotle Pineapple Bang Bang Chicken Skewers.

These Chipotle Pineapple Bang Bang Chicken Skewers are a new warm weather go-to. We just love these! Chicken seasoned with spicy chipotle chilies, tamari, ginger, and honey. Add chunks of pineapple to each skewer for a tropical island flare. Serve these chicken skewers with spicy, tangy, creamy restaurant-style bang bang sauce, it never disappoints. Add extra limes and green onions, plus a bowl of coconut or cilantro rice (or cook up some baked french fries). Such a yummy family meal! 

Prep Time

15minutes minutes

Cook Time

15minutes minutes

Total Time

30minutes minutes

Ingredients

▢1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

▢3 tablespoons tomato paste

▢2 tablespoons tamari/soy sauce

▢1 tablespoon honey

▢1 tablespoon chopped pickled ginger

▢1-3 chipotle chiles in adobo

▢1 1/2 teaspoons sweet or smoked paprika

▢1 tablespoon fresh thyme

▢kosher salt and black pepper

▢1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-size chunks

▢3 cups fresh pineapple chunks

▢green onions and basil, for serving

BANG BANG SAUCE

▢1/2 cup mayo

▢1/3 cup sweet Thai chili sauce

▢2 tablespoons tamari/soy sauce

▢1 small clove garlic grated

▢2 teaspoons lime zest

▢1 tablespoon chopped pickled ginger

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Instructions

1. In a blender, blend the olive oil, tomato paste, tamari/soy sauce, honey, ginger, chipotle, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper until the chilies are chopped.

2. Mix the chicken and chipotle sauce in a bowl. Take the skewers and thread the chicken with the pineapple chunks.

3. Set your grill, grill pan, or skillet to medium-high heat. Grill the skewers until lightly charred and cooked through, turning them occasionally throughout cooking, about 10 to 12 minutes total. 

4. To make the sauce: combine all ingredients in a bowl.

5. Serve the chicken and pineapple with limes, green onions, and bang bang sauce for dipping. Add extra chili sauce mixed with a couple tablespoons of ketchup for a little double-dip action. Enjoy!