Description
A vibrant blend of sweet and savory flavors, these Hawaiian Chicken Pineapple Kebabs are perfect for grilling and bring a taste of the tropics to your backyard.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup canned pineapple juice
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus more for brushing grill
- 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 3/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 1/4-inch cubes
- 3 cups fresh pineapple, cubed (about 3/4 of a 3-pound pineapple)
- 1 1/2 large green bell peppers, chopped into 1 1/4-inch pieces
- 1 large red onion, chopped into 1 1/4-inch pieces
Instructions
- Whisk together ketchup, dark brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil in a medium bowl. Season with black pepper and salt as preferred.
- Transfer chicken pieces to a gallon-sized resealable bag. Set aside 1/2 cup of marinade in the refrigerator. Pour the remaining marinade over the chicken, seal the bag, and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Soak 10 wooden skewers in cold water for 1 hour. Drizzle olive oil over the red onion, green bell pepper, and pineapple, tossing to coat. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Thread red onion, bell pepper, pineapple, and marinated chicken onto the soaked skewers, alternating ingredients.
- Preheat the grill to medium heat (approximately 400°F). Brush grill grates with olive oil. Grill kebabs for 5 minutes, brush with reserved marinade, rotate, and brush the other side.
- Continue grilling for about 4 more minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature. Remove from grill and serve warm.
Notes
Ensure chicken pieces are uniform in size and soak skewers to prevent burning. Feel free to swap out vegetables or add different proteins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg