šŸšŸ”„ Pickled Pineapple JalapeƱo Chicken & Shrimp Skewers

šŸšŸ”„ Pickled Pineapple JalapeƱo Chicken & Shrimp Skewers

šŸšŸ”„ Pickled Pineapple JalapeƱo Chicken & Shrimp Skewers

Chicken or shrimp on the grill is already a summer classic. Add charred veggies and Tommy Pickles Pickled Pineapple JalapeƱo mix? Now weā€™re talking. The pineapple brings the sweet, the jalapeƱo brings the kick, and that smoky char makes every bite better.

Sweet. Tangy. Spicy. Basically, summer on a stick.

šŸ›’ Ingredients

For the Skewers

  • 1 lb chicken breast (cut into 1-inch pieces)Ā and/or 1 lb peeled & deveined shrimp
  • 1 cup Tommy Pickles Pickled Pineapple JalapeƱo mix chunks
  • 1 bell paper, cut into chunks
  • 1 small red onion, cut into chunks
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • Salt & pepper
  • Wooden or metal skewers

For Serving

  • Fresh lime wedges
  • Tommy Pickles Pickles JalapeƱo slices, optional
  • Fresh cilantro, optional

For the Dipping Sauce

  • 1/3 cup sour cream or Greek Yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp Tommy Pickles Pickled Pineapple JalapeƱo mix brine
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped Tommy Pickles Pickled Pineapple
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped Tommy Pickles Pickled JalapeƱo, optional

šŸ§‘ Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Season the Chicken or Shrimp (5 Minutes)

  1. Toss the chicken and/or shrimp with olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Let sit for 10-15 minutes with you prep the skewers.

Step 2: Build the Skewers (10 Minutes)

  1. Thread the chicken and/or shrimp, bell pepper, red onion, and Tommy Pickles Pickled Pineapple chunks onto the skewer.
  2. Alternate the ingredients.

Step 3: Grill It Up (10-15 Minutes)

  1. Heat the grill to medium-high.
  2. For chicken, grill for about 4-5 minutes per side, until cooked through and nicely charred. For shrimp, grill for about 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.Ā The pickled pineapple will warm up and pick up the smoky char from the grill.

Step 3: Make the Sauce (5 Minutes)

  1. Stir together the sour cream or Greek yogurt, lime juice, Pickled Pineapple & JalapeƱo brine, and finely chopped Pickled Pineapple.
  2. Ā For some extra heat, add chopped Pickle JalapeƱo.

Step 3: Finishing Touches (5 Minutes)

  1. Once the skewers are off the grill, add Tommy Pickles Pickled JalapeƱo slices, if desired. Thread a few onto the skewers or serve them on the side so everyone can enjoy their own level of heat.Ā 
  2. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime and cilantro, if desired.

šŸ”„ Why Pickled Pineapple & JalapeƱo Works Here

The Pickled Pineapple is the secret weapon here. It adds sweetness and tang to balance the smoky, savory chicken or shrimp, while the Pickled JalapeƱo lets you turn up the heat whenever youā€™re feeling spicy.

ā± Time Breakdown

  • Prep: 20-22 minutes
  • Cook:Ā 10-15 minutes
  • Total: 30-37 minutes

šŸ„’ Make It With Tommy Pickles

Sweet on the grill. Spicy on the side. Tommy Pickles all around.

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