Sambal Chicken Skewers

Spicy and sweet grilled chicken skewers marinated in a flavorful Asian-inspired sauce made with sambal oelek, Sriracha, and fish sauce. These succulent chicken thigh pieces are basted with a reduced marinade for a deliciously sticky glaze.

4 servings
35 min

Ingredients

  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • ½ cup rice vinegar
  • cup hot chili paste
  • ¼ cup fish sauce
  • ¼ cup Sriracha
  • 2 teaspoons ginger
  • pounds chicken thighs
  • ingredient info
  • 8 pieces bamboo skewers

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    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.

    15 min

  2. 2.

    Transfer marinade to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until reduced by half (about 1 cup), 7-10 minutes.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Grill chicken, turning and basting often with reduced marinade, until cooked through, 8-10 minutes.

    10 min