Description
Make juicy grilled chicken and pineapple skewers coated in a homemade sweet and savory Hawaiian teriyaki glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 large fresh pineapple, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and black pepper to create the teriyaki marinade.
- Place the cubed chicken into a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour half of the teriyaki marinade over the chicken. Reserve the remaining half for basting later.
- Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours. Do not marinate longer than 4 hours due to the acidity.
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before assembly to prevent burning.
- Thread the marinated chicken pieces and pineapple chunks alternately onto the skewers.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Lightly oil the grates.
- Place the kabobs on the hot grill. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side, turning occasionally.
- During the last few minutes of cooking, brush the kabobs generously with the reserved teriyaki marinade. Continue grilling until the chicken is cooked through and the glaze is slightly caramelized.
- Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, lightly char the pineapple chunks on the grill before skewering them.
- If you prefer a thicker glaze, simmer the reserved marinade in a small saucepan over medium heat until it reduces slightly, then use it for basting.
- Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for a moister result, adjusting cook time as needed.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 105