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Grilled Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple
Grilled teriyaki chicken and pineapple skewers are easy to assemble and throw on the grill just about any night of the week. These tasty skewers have a sweet and savory flavor that you're going to love!
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 285 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Skewers
- 16 ounces chicken breast cut into 1.5 inch cubes
- ½ whole pineapple cored and cut into cubes approximately the same size as the chicken pieces
- 1 large onion cut into squares approximately the same size as the chicken pieces and pineapple cubes
- 2 green peppers cut into squares approximately the same size as the onion pieces
Teriyaki Sauce
- 3/4 cup soy sauce reduced sodium
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar can substitute with apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon powdered ginger
- 1 clove garlic finely minced
Instructions
Teriyaki Sauce
- Whisk together all ingredients.
- Bring to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Reduce heat and cook for 5-7 minutes or until liquid thickens.
- Set aside. The sauce will thicken as it cools.
Cup of Yum
Skewers
- Soak skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
- Pour half of the teriyaki sauce in a bowl and add chicken stirring until the chicken is well coated.
- On each skewer place green pepper slices, onion slices, two cubes of chicken (about 2 oz of chicken per skewer), and 2-3 pineapple cubes.
- Place skewer on hot grill and cook for 5 minutes on each side or until chicken is cooked through.
- Before serving brush the remaining teriyaki sauce over the skewers.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Serving
2skewers
Calories
285kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
2569mg
(107%)
Potassium
816mg
(23%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
24g
(48%)
Vitamin A
321IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
106mg
(118%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 285
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2skewers | |
| Calories | 285kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 2569mg | 107% |
| Potassium | 816mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 321IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 106mg | 118% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.