Description
These Hawaiian Chicken Skewers offer a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors with tender grilled chicken, juicy pineapple, and colorful bell peppers and onions. Marinated in a delicious blend of barbecue sauce, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic, these skewers are easy to prepare and make a fantastic summer meal served alongside fluffy white rice and fresh cilantro.
Ingredients
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Marinade
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Skewers
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cups cubed pineapple
- 2 green bell peppers, diced
- 1 red onion, diced
To Serve
- White rice, cooked, for serving
- 2 teaspoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium heat to ensure it is hot and ready for cooking the skewers evenly.
- Prepare the Marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, and honey until fully combined. Season the mixture with kosher salt and crushed red pepper flakes, adjusting the amounts to your taste preference.
- Assemble the Skewers: Thread the skewers by alternating pieces of chicken, pineapple cubes, green bell peppers, and red onion onto skewers. Arrange the assembled skewers on a baking sheet and pour half of the marinade over them to start infusing flavor.
- Grill the Skewers: Place skewers on the preheated grill and brush with the reserved half of the marinade. Cook the skewers for 5 minutes on one side, then flip and brush the other side with marinade. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and has a nice char.
- Serve: Remove skewers from the grill and serve hot with steamed white rice. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for added brightness and flavor.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- If you prefer, substitute chicken thighs for a juicier skewer.
- You can prepare the marinade a few hours ahead to enhance the flavor.
- Use fresh, ripe pineapple for the best sweetness and texture.
- Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes to control the spiciness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Keywords: Hawaiian chicken skewers, grilled chicken, pineapple skewers, barbecue chicken recipe, summer grilling, easy chicken skewers, pineapple chicken
