"Be sure wooden skewers are soaked in water for 45-60 minutes before using, so they don't catch fire on the grill. I like to use smaller skewers, but any size or kind is fine. Giving your grill a brushing of oil before placing the chicken skewers on will help them from sticking...."
INGREDIENTS
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For the chicken:
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12-14 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
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1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
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1/2 cup rice vinegar
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1/3 cup Sambal Oelek (or Asian Chili Garlic Sauce)
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1/4 cup fish sauce
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2 tsp. finely grated peeled ginger
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For the pineapple salsa:
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1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
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1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro or flat-leaf parsley
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3/4-1 cup diced red onion
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2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
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2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper