Tropical flavours of lime and coconut with a sticky, spicy glaze. Who wouldn’t love tucking into these chargrilled Chilli and Pineapple Chicken Skewers. Even though the weather is a super chilly at the moment, I am thinking ahead to a beautiful spring day where we’re able to get outside and have a braai. So this is the perfect opportunity to try some fun recipes in preparation for Braai Day (Heritage Day) in September.

Food on a stick is just so convenient isn’t it? Especially when you’re serving guests. It just makes it so much easier for everyone to serve themselves. These Chilli and Pineapple Chicken Skewers are a bit of a spice bomb. But you are welcome to reduce the heat to suit your taste buds. My husband finds them to be the perfect spice level, where I served mine with a dollop of plain yoghurt to tone it down a bit.

I know a lot of people would prefer buying ready made sosaties/skewers/kebabs. But I love playing around with my own flavour combination. And they’re so quick and easy to make, like most of my recipes, that there’s really not that much effort or time involved.

These skewers are great served with any side. A simple salad, flatbread or my Mango Salsa recipe would work perfectly with these. Or better still, my Grilled Corn on the Cob (Braaied Mielies) with Chili, Lime & Coriander Spiced Butter.

For a different variation, check out my Spicy Grilled Chicken Flatbreads, or for your vegetarian guests, try my Haloumi & Courgette Skewers.

Chilli and Pineapple Chicken Skewers

Vanessa Vermaak

Tropical flavours of lime and coconut with a sticky, spicy glaze. Who wouldn't love tucking into these chargrilled Chilli and Pineapple Chicken Skewers.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Servings

Ingredients

Skewers

500 gram Free Range skinless boneless chicken breasts/fillets or thighs Double to 1kg if serving more
1 Fresh Pineapple cut into chunks
2 Jalapeno Chillies deseeded and finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper
¼ Cup Fresh Coriander or Parsley
2 – 3 Fresh Limes

Glaze

1 Clove of garlic crushed
2 tbsp Olive Oil
2 tbsp Honey
½ cup Chilli Sauce or chilli jam thick & sticky works best
Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper

Instructions

Prepare your ingredients
Peel and slice the pineapple, remove the core from each slice and cut the rings into chunks
If you’re not using pre-cut chicken fillets, cut the chicken into strips. You will need three chicken strips and two pieces of pineapple for each skewer (500 grams of chicken make 6 skewers)
To prepare the glaze, combine all the ingredients then mix well
Once you’ve prepared the skewers, place them in a large dish, season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle over the chopped chilli
Pour or spoon over the skewers, then evenly brush over with a pastry brush, making sure to turn the skewers so that they are evenly covered with the glaze
Cook or braai the skewers a few minutes aside until just cooked through and nicely caramelised
Serve with freshly chopped coriander or parsley and a squeeze of lime. These work great served with a side salad, salsa and wraps or tortillas