Hawaiian Chicken Skewers Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
368 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
North American
Hawaiian Chicken Skewers Recipe
Description
The Hawaiian Chicken Skewers Recipe includes a teriyaki sauce made by boiling soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and cornstarch to thicken. Chicken thighs are cut into pieces and marinated briefly in the sauce, allowing the flavors to penetrate the meat. The skewers are assembled with chicken and cut vegetables including red and green bell peppers, red onion, and fresh pineapple chunks. Cooking on a preheated medium-high grill for about 10 minutes while turning halfway ensures a nice grill mark and even cooking.
The combination of savory teriyaki glaze and sweet pineapple offers a balanced flavor profile suitable for outdoor gatherings or casual dinners. The grill cooks the ingredients to a juicy, tender finish with a bit of caramelized exterior.
Ingredients
Teriyaki Sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated or minced
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1 tablespoon water
Hawaiian Chicken Skewers
- 6 chicken thigh can sub 3 chicken breasts, boneless
- 1 red pepper cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 green pepper cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 red onion cut into 1-inch cubes
- ½ pineapple peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch cubes
Instructions
- Add the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic to a small pot over high heat and bring it to a boil. Mix the cornstarch with the cold water in a small cup and add it to the pot. Once the sauce thickens remove it from the heat.
- Cut the chicken thighs into 3-4 pieces each and put them in a bowl. Pour ¼ cup of the teriyaki sauce over the top and mix well. Let the chicken marinate while you chop the veggies.
- Preheat your BBQ to medium-high and oil the grill. Thread the chicken and veggies onto skewers.
- Grill them for 10 minutes, flipping the skewers halfway through cooking. Serve the skewers with the teriyaki sauce drizzled over the top.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 368 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ¼ of the recipe | |
| Calories | 368kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 161mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 966mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 744mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 1149IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 119mg | 132% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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