Description
Follow this simple recipe to make tender chicken and caramelized pineapple skewers coated in a homemade sweet and savory teriyaki glaze, perfect for grilling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 large fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons 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
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and black pepper to make the teriyaki sauce.
- Place the cubed chicken in a bowl and pour half of the teriyaki sauce over the chicken. Toss to coat and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours. Reserve the remaining half of the sauce for basting and serving.
- Thread the marinated chicken and pineapple chunks alternately onto the prepared skewers.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400 degrees F). Lightly oil the grates.
- Place the skewers on the hot grill. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes per side, turning occasionally.
- During the last 2 minutes of cooking, brush the skewers generously with the reserved teriyaki sauce. Continue turning until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F) and the pineapple is lightly caramelized.
- Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with any remaining sauce.
Notes
- For baking, arrange skewers on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes, brushing with sauce halfway through.
- To make this gluten-free, substitute regular soy sauce with tamari.
- Serve these skewers over white rice or alongside a simple green salad.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 105