Sambal Chicken Skewers

How good do these look? From our Mid-Century Modern End-of-Summer Soiree, here’s your main course. These fabulous Chicken skewers will give the guys something to master. This Asian take, with a spicy, sticky glaze, makes for a very convincing comeback, straight from the cover of Bon Appetit!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (packed) light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
  • 1/3 cup hot chili paste (such as sambal oelek)
  • 1/4 cup fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam)
  • 1/4 cup Sriracha
  • 2 teaspoon finely grated peeled ginger
  • 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch–2-inch pieces

Special equipment

  • 8 bamboo skewers soaked in water at least 1 hour

  • Ingredient info

    Hot chili paste is available at Asian markets and many supermarkets.

Preparation

  • Prepare grill for medium-high heat. Whisk brown sugar, vinegar, chili paste, fish sauce, Sriracha, and ginger in a large bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat. Thread 4 or 5 chicken pieces onto each skewer.
  • Transfer marinade to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until reduced by half (about 1 cup), 7–10 minutes.
  • Grill chicken, turning and basting often with reduced marinade, until cooked through, 8–10 minutes.
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