Description
Delicious and flavorful Teriyaki Chicken Kebabs featuring tender marinated chicken, crisp green bell peppers, and sweet pineapple chunks, all grilled to perfection and basted with a homemade teriyaki sauce. Perfect for a summer cookout or a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Vegetable Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 green bell peppers, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 fresh pineapple, cut into 1-inch cubes
Marinade Ingredients
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 3 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon dried ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: Whisk together granulated sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, low-sodium soy sauce, minced garlic, dried ginger, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is well combined. Reserve 2/3 cup of this marinade to use later for basting.
- Marinate the chicken: Add the cubed chicken breasts to the remaining marinade in the bowl, stir thoroughly to coat all pieces evenly. Cover the bowl tightly with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, preferably up to 12 hours to enhance the flavor.
- Assemble the kebabs: Thread the marinated chicken, green bell pepper cubes, and pineapple chunks alternately onto 10 skewers, distributing the ingredients evenly for balanced flavor and cooking.
- Grill the kebabs: Preheat your grill to medium heat and place the kebabs on the grill grates. Close the grill lid and cook for about 6 minutes on each side or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C). During grilling, baste the kebabs with the reserved marinade to keep them moist and flavorful.
- Serve and enjoy: Once cooked, remove the kebabs from the grill and serve warm as a delicious and vibrant meal perfect for any occasion.
Notes
- Soaking wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before threading helps prevent them from burning on the grill.
- Check the internal temperature of the chicken with a meat thermometer to ensure it is safe to eat.
- Vegetable alternates like red onion or zucchini go well with this recipe.
- For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds before serving.
- Marinating the chicken overnight will intensify the teriyaki flavor.
