Description
Succulent Hawaiian chicken kabobs bring tropical paradise to your grill, blending sweet pineapple and savory marinade. Zesty flavors dance between tender chicken pieces, creating an irresistible summer meal perfect for backyard gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Marinade Ingredients:
- ½ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
Additional Ingredients for Kabobs:
- 1 fresh pineapple, cut into chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into pieces
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into pieces
- 1 red onion, cut into chunks
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant pineapple teriyaki sauce by whisking together key flavor components, carefully setting aside half for later glazing and reserving the remaining portion for marinating the chicken.
- Prepare wooden skewers by immersing them in cool water for a half-hour to prevent charring during grilling, ensuring optimal cooking conditions.
- Season bell peppers and onions with a light drizzle of olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper to enhance their natural flavors and create a robust vegetable profile.
- Assemble the kabobs with artistic precision, interlacing tender chicken chunks, colorful bell peppers, sweet pineapple segments, and crisp onion pieces in an elegant, alternating pattern, maintaining slight gaps between ingredients for uniform heat distribution.
- Position the kabobs on a scorching hot grill, cooking approximately 6-8 minutes per side until the chicken reaches perfect doneness, periodically brushing with the pre-reserved pineapple teriyaki sauce to develop a glossy, caramelized exterior that locks in succulent flavors.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for maximum flavor by soaking in homemade pineapple teriyaki sauce for at least 30 minutes before grilling.
- Protect wooden skewers from burning by submerging them in water for 30 minutes prior to threading ingredients.
- Create beautiful, even cooking by alternating chicken, bell peppers, onions, and pineapple chunks with small gaps between each piece.
- Achieve perfect doneness by grilling kabobs on high heat for 6-8 minutes per side, ensuring chicken is thoroughly cooked.
- Enhance taste and moisture by generously brushing reserved teriyaki sauce during grilling process.
- Elevate presentation by selecting colorful bell peppers and fresh pineapple for vibrant, appetizing kabobs.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg