Description
These Hawaiian Chicken Kebabs are a delicious and flavorful dish perfect for grilling season. Marinated in a sweet and savory sauce, the chicken, pineapple, peppers, and onions come together to create a tropical delight on a skewer.
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup canned pineapple juice
- 4 Tbsp olive oil, divided, plus more for brushing grill
- 1 1/2 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 4 garlic cloves, minced (4 tsp)
- 1 Tbsp minced ginger
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kebabs:
- 1 3/4 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, chopped into 1 1/4-inch cubes
- 3 cups (heaping) fresh cubed pineapple (about 3/4 of 3 lb pineapple)
- 1 1/2 large green peppers, diced into 1 1/4-inch pieces
- 1 large red onion, diced into 1 1/4-inch pieces
Instructions
- Marinade: In a mixing bowl, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, 2 Tbsp olive oil, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Chicken: Place chicken in a resealable bag. Pour marinade over chicken, reserving 1/2 cup. Seal bag and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Preparation: Preheat grill. Toss red onion, bell pepper, and pineapple in olive oil. Season and thread onto skewers with chicken.
- Grilling: Grill skewers, brushing with marinade, until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- If using wooden skewers, soak in cold water for at least 1 hour.
- For best results, use fresh pineapple over canned.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kebab
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
