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Hawaiian Chicken Pineapple Kebabs

Juicy chicken, caramelized pineapple, and colorful vegetables grilled on skewers with a sweet and savory marinade.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Hawaiian/American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade and Chicken:
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1 ½-inch cubes
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup pineapple juice
  • ¼ cup honey or brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional for heat
For the Skewers:
  • 1 large pineapple cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 2 red bell peppers cut into 1 ½-inch pieces
  • 1 green bell pepper cut into 1 ½-inch pieces
  • 1 large red onion cut into chunks
  • Wooden or metal skewers
Optional Garnish:
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley chopped
  • Sesame seeds
  • Lime wedges

Method
 

  1. Mix marinade with soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey, garlic, and ginger.
  2. Marinate chicken for at least 1 hour.
  3. Thread chicken, pineapple, peppers, and onions onto skewers.
  4. Grill 10–12 minutes, turning often, until chicken reaches 165°F.
  5. Brush with extra marinade, garnish, and serve warm.