Firecracker Chicken Skewers

These Firecracker Chicken Skewers are sweet, spicy, juicy, and easy to make. Marinated in hot sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, and garlic, they're perfect for weeknight dinners, cookouts, meal prep, and summer grilling.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into chunks (450 g))
• 2 Tablespoons hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
• 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 Tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon oil (vegetable or sesame)
• 2 medium garlic cloves (minced)
• 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional, for more heat)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- Step 1: Make the Firecracker Marinade ---
2. 2In a bowl, mix hot sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, oil, minced garlic, and chili flakes (if using).
3. 3--- Step 2: Marinate the Chicken ---
4. 4Add chicken pieces to the marinade and mix to coat. Let marinate for at least 20 minutes (or up to overnight in the fridge).
5. 5--- Step 3: Skewer the Chicken ---
6. 6Thread marinated chicken onto skewers, leaving a bit of space between each piece for even cooking.
7. 7--- Step 4: Cook the Skewers ---
8. 8Grill or pan-sear over medium-high heat for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and lightly charred. Baste with leftover marinade halfway through cooking if desired.
9. 9--- Step 5: Serve ---
10. 10Serve hot with steamed rice, noodles, or a fresh salad.