SWEET CHILI PINEAPPLE SAUCE
Sweet Chili Pineapple Sauce is tangy, sweet, and spicy—a perfect dipping sauce or glaze for chicken, shrimp, or grilled veggies. Quick, flavorful, and easy to make at home.
Ingredients
For the Sauce:
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional, for extra spice
Instructions
Combine Ingredients:
- In a small saucepan, combine pineapple juice, sugar, rice vinegar, sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
Cook Sauce:
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves, about 3–5 minutes.
Thicken Sauce:
- Stir cornstarch mixture into the sauce and cook 1–2 minutes until thickened.
Serve:
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Serve as a dipping sauce or glaze for chicken, shrimp, or grilled veggies.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Sauce can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Variations: Add fresh ginger or a squeeze of lime for extra flavor.
- Serving Suggestions: Perfect as a dip, glaze, or drizzle for meats and vegetables.
- Storage Tips: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 5 days. Reheat gently before serving.