Description
These Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs are a delicious and flavorful dish that brings a taste of the tropics to your grill. Tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and colorful bell peppers are marinated in a tangy, sweet sauce before being grilled to perfection. Perfect for a summer barbecue or weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari)
- 1/4 cup canned pineapple juice
- 3 tablespoons honey (or brown sugar)
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup cold water whisked
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
Skewers:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 3-4 bell peppers, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (colors of your choice)
- 1 large red onion, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 cups pineapple chunks
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil (or more sesame oil)
- oil or grill cooking spray for grill grates
Instructions
- Create marinade: In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey, sesame oil, garlic powder, ground ginger, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer. Whisk together cold water and corn starch until combined. Slowly add cornstarch mixture to the marinade. Simmer, whisking occasionally, until thickened. Set aside.
- Marinate chicken: Place diced chicken in a bag or bowl, add half of the marinade, and refrigerate for 1-4 hours.
- Prepare skewers: If using wooden skewers, soak in water. Preheat grill to medium heat.
- Assemble kabobs: Thread chicken, peppers, onion, and pineapple onto skewers. Brush vegetables with olive oil.
- Grill kabobs: Oil grill grate, place kabobs on grill, and cook, turning and basting with marinade, until chicken is done, about 15-20 minutes.
- Notes: The marinade can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days. To broil in the oven, preheat broiler, arrange kabobs on a baking sheet, and broil, turning and basting every 5 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
Notes
- The marinade can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kabob
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
