Description
These Hawaiian Chicken Kebabs are a vibrant mix of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors, featuring marinated chicken, pineapple, and colorful vegetables grilled or baked to perfection. They’re a tropical-inspired, crowd-pleasing dish perfect for warm-weather meals or anytime you want a flavorful escape.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup canned pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into squares
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into squares
- 1 red onion, cut into chunks
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes if grilling.
- In a bowl, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Set aside half for basting.
- Place chicken in a large bowl or zip-top bag and pour in the remaining marinade. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, preferably up to 2 hours.
- Preheat grill to medium heat or oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Thread chicken, pineapple, peppers, and onion onto skewers, alternating ingredients.
- Grill for 12–15 minutes, turning occasionally and basting with reserved sauce until chicken is cooked through. If baking, place on a lined baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes, turning and basting halfway through.
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh herbs or extra sauce.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for a juicier option.
- Can be baked or cooked on a stovetop grill pan if outdoor grilling isn’t available.
- Marinade can be made up to 2 days ahead.
- Other vegetables like zucchini, mushrooms, or cherry tomatoes can be added.
- Marinated chicken can be frozen for up to 2 months before cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kebab (approx. 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
