Description
Savory grilled Hawaiian chicken kabobs showcase tropical flavors with marinated chicken, pineapple, and bell peppers. Zesty marinade and charred grill marks deliver a perfect summer meal sure to delight palates.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (0.9 kg) chicken breasts or thighs, boneless, skinless
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- ½ cup soy sauce, low sodium
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil, toasted
- 1 tbsp ginger, fresh grated
- 1 tsp chili garlic sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pineapple, fresh, cut into chunks
- 1 bell pepper, red, cut into pieces
- 1 bell pepper, green, cut into pieces
- 1 onion, red, cut into chunks
Instructions
- Sauce Preparation: Whisk together teriyaki ingredients, dividing the mixture into marinating and glazing portions, ensuring a harmonious flavor foundation for the kabobs.
- Skewer Setup: Submerge wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning and protect the delicate ingredients during grilling.
- Vegetable Seasoning: Toss bell peppers and onions with olive oil, salt, and pepper to amplify their natural essence and create a robust flavor profile.
- Kabob Assembly: Carefully thread chicken, bell peppers, pineapple, and onions onto skewers in an alternating pattern, leaving slight spaces between ingredients for even cooking and optimal heat circulation.
- Grilling Technique: Grill kabobs over high heat for 12-15 minutes, rotating periodically and basting with reserved teriyaki sauce, until chicken is thoroughly cooked and develops a caramelized, glossy exterior that seals in maximum flavor and juiciness.
Notes
- Prevent Skewer Burning: Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to stop them from charring and potentially ruining your kabobs.
- Marinade Magic: Reserve half the teriyaki sauce for glazing during grilling, ensuring a sticky, flavorful coating that caramelizes beautifully on the chicken.
- Spacing Matters: Leave small gaps between ingredients on skewers to allow heat to circulate evenly, guaranteeing perfectly cooked chicken and vegetables.
- Grill Temperature Control: Cook kabobs on high heat for 6-8 minutes per side, brushing with reserved sauce to create a glossy, flavorful exterior without drying out the meat.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg