Description
Grilled Hawaiian chicken kabobs are the perfect summer treat, combining juicy chicken, vibrant vegetables, and sweet pineapple marinated in a tangy sauce. This delightful recipe is not only easy to prepare but also provides a burst of tropical flavors that will impress your guests at barbecues, family gatherings, or even a cozy weeknight dinner. In just under an hour, you can serve up these colorful skewers that are both nutritious and visually stunning. Whether paired with rice or fresh salads, these kabobs make for an unforgettable meal that captures the essence of summer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 orange bell pepper (diced)
- 1 green bell pepper (diced)
- 1 red onion (diced)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup pineapple juice
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by combining all marinade ingredients in a small bowl or freezer bag. Reserve ½ cup for the vegetables.
- Marinate the chicken in the remaining mixture for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (400°F).
- Toss diced vegetables and pineapple with reserved marinade in a large bowl.
- Thread marinated chicken and vegetables onto skewers alternately.
- Grill kabobs for about 12 to 16 minutes, turning frequently and basting with remaining marinade until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kabob (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg