0 from 33 votes
Hawaiian Chicken Skewers
This easy chicken kebab recipe is especially flavorful thanks to an easy soy and orange marmalade marinade and is sure to become a family favorite.
Prep Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 4 -6
Calories: 247 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Hawaiian
Ingredients
- 3 skinless chicken breasts , cut into 1-inch chunks
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons orange marmalade
- 1 cup soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 12 skewers , (if wooden, soak in water for 20 minutes)
- 1 purple onion , cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 red bell pepper , cut into 1-inch pieces
- ½ fresh pineapple , cut into 1-inch pieces
- olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro , chopped
Instructions
- In a gallon freezer bag, add the chicken breasts. In a small bowl, mix the chicken broth, orange marmalade, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic powder. Pour into the freezer bag with the chicken. Marinate in the fridge for 2-4 hours.
- Prepare a grill to medium-high heat. Thread the chicken pieces alternating with the onion, red bell pepper, and pineapple. (If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 20-30 minutes before skewering and grilling). Brush the grill lightly with olive oil and place the skewers on the grill. Cook turning occasionally until the chicken is cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
- Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with rice or noodles if desired.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Recipe very slightly adapted from Express Lane Cooking.
- Express Lane Cooking
Nutrition Information
Calories
247kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
55mg
(18%)
Sodium
3459mg
(144%)
Potassium
682mg
(19%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
24g
(48%)
Vitamin A
1040IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
96mg
(107%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4-6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 247
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 247kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 3459mg | 144% |
| Potassium | 682mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 1040IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 96mg | 107% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.