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Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs


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  • Author: Chef Sara
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (with marinating)
  • Yield: 4–6 servings
  • Diet: Gluten Free

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

  1. In a bowl, whisk together all marinade ingredients. Reserve a small amount for basting.
  2. Add chicken cubes to the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  3. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 15–30 minutes to prevent burning.
  4. Thread chicken, pineapple, bell peppers, and onion alternately onto skewers.
  5. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F / 200°C).
  6. 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).
  7. 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