Description
These Hawaiian Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Pineapple Skewers are a delicious and colorful dish that’s perfect for summer grilling. Marinated in a flavorful teriyaki sauce, the chicken, pineapple, and veggies are threaded onto skewers and grilled to perfection. Serve these skewers with extra sauce for dipping for a truly tropical and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Skewers:
- 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1.5-inch pieces (700 g))
Vegetables:
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks (about 1 small pineapple)
- 1 medium red onion (cut into 1.5-inch chunks)
- 1 large green bell pepper (cut into 1.5-inch pieces)
- 1 large red bell pepper (cut into 1.5-inch pieces)
- 1 small zucchini (sliced into ½-inch rounds or half-moons)
Teriyaki Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey (or brown sugar)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (minced (or ½ teaspoon ginger powder))
- 1 tablespoon ketchup (for thickening (OR 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water))
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce / Marinade: In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), lime juice, smoked paprika, garlic, sesame oil, and ginger. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Stir in ketchup or cornstarch slurry to thicken. Simmer until sauce coats the back of a spoon (about 2–3 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Marinate the Chicken: Divide the sauce in half. Place chicken pieces in a bowl or zip-top bag and pour half of the sauce over. Mix well to coat. Marinate in the fridge for about 30 minutes. Reserve the other half of the sauce for basting and serving (divided).
- Assemble the Skewers: Using metal skewers, thread chicken pieces alternately with pineapple chunks, red onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and zucchini. Leave a little space between pieces for even cooking.
- Grill the Skewers: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Oil the grates or pan. Grill skewers for about 12–15 minutes, turning every 3–4 minutes. During the last few minutes, brush frequently with the reserved sauce for a glossy finish. Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve: Transfer skewers to a platter. Spoon extra reserved sauce over skewers and serve with small bowls of sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, marinate the chicken for longer, even overnight.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before threading to prevent burning.
- Feel free to customize the skewers with your favorite veggies like cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, or chunks of sweet bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Hawaiian Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Pineapple Skewers, Chicken Skewers, Hawaiian Cuisine, Grilled Chicken Recipe