Description
Hawaiian Chicken Kebabs are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the taste of the tropics to your table. Juicy chunks of marinated chicken are skewered with fresh pineapple and colorful bell peppers, then grilled to perfection. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for summer cookouts, family gatherings, or weeknight dinners. The sweet and tangy marinade infuses each bite with irresistible flavor, making these kebabs a crowd-pleaser. Plus, they’re customizable—swap in your favorite veggies or adjust the marinade to suit your taste.
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 3 cups fresh cubed pineapple
- 1 1/2 large green peppers
- 1 large red onion
- 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 Tbsp olive oil (divided, plus more for brushing grill)
- 1 1/2 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 Tbsp minced ginger
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by whisking together all marinade ingredients in a mixing bowl.
- Marinate chicken in a resealable bag for at least one hour; reserve some marinade for basting.
- Preheat grill to medium heat (about 400°F).
- Assemble kebabs by threading chicken and vegetables onto skewers.
- Grill kebabs for about 10 minutes, basting with reserved marinade until chicken is fully cooked (internal temp reaches 165°F).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg