Hawaiian Chicken Pineapple Kebabs
Hawaiian Chicken Pineapple Kebabs are a vibrant and flavorful dish that transports your taste buds straight to the tropics. Tender, marinated chicken is grilled to perfection alongside juicy pineapple and colorful vegetables, making these kebabs perfect for summer barbecues or cozy family dinners. Enjoy the sweet and savory explosion of flavors with every bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 red bell pepper (cut into thick chunks)
- 1 green bell pepper (cut into thick chunks)
- 1 small red onion (cut into wedges)
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, and lime juice to create the marinade.
- Add chicken pieces to the marinade and coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight for more flavor.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for about 30 minutes.
- Thread marinated chicken, pineapple chunks, bell peppers, and onion onto skewers.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (375°F/190°C). Grill kebabs for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve warm with extra marinade drizzled on top or alongside rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kebab (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added variety, substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu. Mix in additional vegetables like zucchini or cherry tomatoes for more color and flavor. Let kebabs rest briefly before serving to retain juiciness.