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Close-up of Hawaiian Chicken Pineapple Kebabs with chicken, pineapple, red pepper, and red onion on a skewer.

Hawaiian Chicken Pineapple Kebabs

These Hawaiian Chicken Pineapple Kebabs are a sweet and savory delight, perfect for grilling. They combine tender chicken with juicy pineapple and a flavorful marinade.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Grill, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Hawaiian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1/2 cup Soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup Pineapple juice
  • 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger grated
For the Kebabs
  • 1.5 lbs Chicken breast cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup Fresh pineapple cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 medium Red onion cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 medium Bell pepper any color, cut into 1-inch chunks

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing bowls
  • Skewers

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. This is your marinade.
  2. Place the cubed chicken in a resealable bag or bowl. Pour about half of the marinade over the chicken, ensuring it is well coated. Seal the bag or cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
  3. While the chicken marinates, prepare your vegetables and pineapple. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
  4. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  5. Thread the marinated chicken, pineapple chunks, red onion pieces, and bell pepper pieces onto the skewers, alternating the ingredients.
  6. Discard the remaining marinade that was in contact with the raw chicken.
  7. Grill the kebabs for about 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks. Baste with the reserved marinade (if you set some aside before adding chicken) during the last few minutes of cooking.
  8. Remove from grill and let rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve these kebabs with rice or a side salad for a complete meal. You can also brush them with a little extra teriyaki sauce before serving for added flavor.