Description
Tropical Hawaiian Chicken Skewers feature juicy marinated chicken breast and fresh pineapple, bell peppers, and red onion grilled to perfection. This flavorful and colorful dish combines savory, sweet, and slightly spicy notes, perfect for a quick and healthy summer meal or backyard BBQ.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Skewers:
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, cubed
- 1 red bell pepper, cubed
- 1 green bell pepper, cubed
- 1 red onion, cubed
- Skewers (wooden or metal)
For the Marinade:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey, olive oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and chili flakes until fully combined and fragrant.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the cubed chicken breast to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor infusion.
- Assemble the Skewers: Thread the marinated chicken pieces alternately with fresh pineapple chunks, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and red onion onto the skewers to create a colorful and balanced skewer.
- Grill the Skewers: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking. Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, turning every few minutes to ensure even cooking. Cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the vegetables are tender.
- Serve: Remove the skewers from the grill and serve hot. These skewers pair wonderfully with rice, a fresh salad, or your favorite dipping sauce for a complete tropical meal.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- Adjust chili flakes to your preferred spice level or omit if you prefer no heat.
- You can use metal skewers to avoid soaking and achieve even cooking.
- For indoor cooking, these skewers can also be cooked on a stovetop grill pan or under a broiler in the oven.
- Leftover skewers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
