Description
Delicious and vibrant Tropical Hawaiian Chicken Skewers combine juicy marinated chicken breast with fresh pineapple, colorful bell peppers, and red onion. Grilled to perfection with a sweet and tangy marinade featuring soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey, garlic, and ginger, these skewers are ideal for a quick and flavorful meal that serves 4.
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 to create a flavorful marinade.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the cubed chicken breast to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours to enhance the flavor.
- Assemble the Skewers: Thread the marinated chicken pieces, fresh pineapple cubes, red and green bell pepper pieces, and red onion cubes onto skewers, alternating ingredients for a colorful presentation.
- Grill the Skewers: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking. Grill the skewers for 10 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is cooked through.
- Serve: Serve the tropical Hawaiian chicken skewers hot, alongside rice, a fresh salad, or your favorite dipping sauce for a complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken overnight if time allows.
- If you do not have a grill, these skewers can be cooked on a stovetop grill pan or under the broiler.
- Adjust chili flakes according to your spice preference or omit entirely for a milder dish.
- Use fresh pineapple for best taste; canned pineapple will add extra sweetness and liquid.
