Hawaiian Chicken Skewers
Hawaiian Chicken Skewers are a flavorful summer grilling recipe made with tender chicken, sweet pineapple, colorful peppers, and red onion coated in a sweet and savory barbecue marinade. They are easy to prep ahead of time and perfect for cookouts, family dinners, or a Fourth of July meal.
Servings: 8 skewers
Calories: 318kcal
Ingredients
Marinade
- ½ cup (140 g) barbecue sauce
- ⅓ cup (85 g) soy sauce
- ⅓ cup (113 g) honey
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Skewers
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 large red onion, cut into quarters, layers separated
- 3 medium bell peppers, red, orange, and yellow, cut into 1-inch pieces
Instructions
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 1 hour before grilling to help prevent burning.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, soy sauce, honey, sriracha, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Remove ½ cup of the marinade and place it in a separate airtight container. Set aside to use for basting.
- Add the chicken cubes to the remaining marinade and stir until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours. (For more flavor, marinate overnight.)
- When ready to cook, preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 425°F). Lightly oil the grill grates.
- Thread the marinated chicken, pineapple, bell peppers, and red onion onto the skewers, alternating the ingredients.
- Place the skewers on the grill. Brush with the reserved marinade and cook for 5 minutes. Flip the skewers, brush with more marinade, and continue grilling for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the vegetables are tender.
- Remove from the grill and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1skewer | Calories: 318kcal