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Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs cooking on an indoor grill

Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs

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Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs are an easy dinner your whole family will love. The delicious chicken and veggies are tossed with a tangy pineapple sauce and grilled for a dish so yummy even picky eaters will love it!
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes

Ingredients

Hawaiian Sauce Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1 can of large pineapple chunks, 1/4 cup of juice & 1/2 cup of pineapple will be used in the recipe
  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Kabobs

  • 1 pound bonelessskinless chicken breasts or chicken or chicken thighs, cut into 1” cubes
  • 1 large red onion, cut into 1” pieces
  • 2 red bell peppers, green bell peppers, or a combination of both, cut into 1” cubes
  • 4 tablespoons of olive oil, divided

Optional items for serving:

  • White rice
  • Brown rice
  • Cauliflower rice
  • Green onions for topping

Instructions

Step One

  • Begin by preparing the marinade by whisking brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil together in a small mixing bowl. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste and set aside.
  • Next, place chicken in a gallon-size Ziploc bag.
  • Reserving 1/2 cup of the marinade, pour the rest into the bag and toss chicken pieces to coat.
  • Seal the bag tightly and turn a couple of times until the chicken is thoroughly coated. Place the bag in the refrigerator for 1 - 2 hours.

Step Two

  • When ready to cook, preheat a grill over medium heat to 400°F or a grill pan over medium-high heat.
  • Next, combine the red onion and bell pepper in a separate medium bowl and toss 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste.

Step Three

  • Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and discard excess marinade.
  • Thread red onion, bell pepper, pineapple, and chicken cubes onto metal skewers until all of the ingredients have been used.

Step Four

  • Brush the grill grates or pan with the remaining olive oil.
  • Place your kabobs on the grill and cook for approximately 5 minutes.
  • Brush kabobs with the reserved (unused) marinade. Turn skewers and brush with remaining marinade and grill another 6-8 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink.
  • Remove from grill and serve immediately with your choice of sides.
Course: Main Course