Description
Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs are vibrant skewers of marinated chicken, sweet pineapple, and colorful veggies grilled to juicy perfection with a tropical-inspired soy-pineapple glaze.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups fresh pineapple chunks (or canned, drained)
2 bell peppers (red, green, or yellow), chopped into 1-inch pieces
1 red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
Skewers (soaked if wooden)
For the marinade:
1/3 cup soy sauce (or tamari)
1/3 cup pineapple juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Optional: 1 tablespoon lime juice or rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons ketchup for glaze-like consistency
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together all marinade ingredients. Reserve a small amount for basting.
- Add chicken cubes to the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 15–30 minutes to prevent burning.
- Thread chicken, pineapple, bell peppers, and onion alternately onto skewers.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F / 200°C).
- Grill kabobs for 10–15 minutes, turning every 4–5 minutes and basting with reserved marinade, until chicken is cooked through (165°F internal temp).
- Let rest a few minutes before serving. Enjoy over rice, salad, or favorite sides.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for juicier, more flavorful kabobs.
- Customize with zucchini, mushrooms, or squash for added variety.
- Bake or broil in oven at 375–400°F for 15–20 minutes if grill isn’t available.
- For extra flavor, thicken marinade with ketchup or cornstarch for basting glaze.
- Store leftovers in fridge up to 3–4 days; reheat in oven or on stovetop for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kabob (approx. 1/6 recipe)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg