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 minutesmins
Cook Time:15 minutesmins
Ingredients
Hawaiian Sauce Ingredients
1/3cuppacked brown sugar
1/3cupsoy sauce
1can of large pineapple chunks,1/4 cup of juice & 1/2 cup of pineapple will be used in the recipe
2tablespoonextra virgin olive oil
1½tablespoonrice vinegar
3-4garlic cloves,minced
1tablespoonfresh ginger,minced
2teaspoonsesame oil
Salt and black pepper,to taste
For the Kabobs
1poundbonelessskinless chicken breasts or chicken or chicken thighs, cut into 1” cubes
1large red onion,cut into 1” pieces
2red bell peppers,green bell peppers, or a combination of both, cut into 1” cubes
4tablespoonsof 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.