Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs
User Reviews
4.9
66 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
1 hr
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Cook Time
mins
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
362 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs
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This recipe for Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs is juicy chicken breast, pineapple and vegetables in a sweet and tangy sauce, threaded onto skewers and grilled to perfection. Serve with coconut rice for a taste of the tropics at home!
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Ingredients
- For the Marinade:
- To assemble:
- Optional garnishes: chopped cilantro, lime wedges
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil
- Optional side dish: coconut rice
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 pound of boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1 and 1/2 inch cubes
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup of pineapple chunks Canned is fine, approximately 1 to 1 and 1/2 inches in size
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1 small red bell pepper cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar
- 1 small green bell pepper cut into 1 inch pieces
- 2 teaspoons of finely minced peeled ginger
- 1 medium red onion cut into 1 inch pieces
- 2 teaspoons of toasted sesame oil
- salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions
- In a medium bowl combine the ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, rice vinegar, ginger and sesame oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Place the chicken in a large resealable bag and pour half of the over the chicken; reserve the remaining marinade in the refrigerator. Marinate the chicken for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours.
- Soak 4 long bamboo skewers in cold water for 20 minutes.
- Heat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat.
- Thread the chicken, pineapple, bell peppers and red onion alternately onto the skewers. Drizzle the skewers with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill for 5 minutes on each side. Brush the marinade all over each kabob and grill for one minute more on each side. Serve immediately, garnish with cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
Notes
- Cut your chicken pieces and veggies into similar sizes so they take about the same amount of time to cook.
- Use a sharp knife to cut even cubes of chicken from your chicken breasts.
- You can use fresh or canned pineapple in this recipe.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
362kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
1084mg
(45%)
Potassium
848mg
(24%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
34g
(68%)
Vitamin A
1225IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
80.8mg
(90%)
Calcium
45mg
(5%)
Iron
1.6mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 362 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 362kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1084mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 848mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 1225IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 90% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
66 reviews
Excellent
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