Hawaiian Chicken Skewers Recipe
Delicious Hawaiian Chicken Skewers featuring tender chicken pieces marinated in a flavorful blend of barbecue sauce, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger, grilled to perfection with juicy pineapple, bell peppers, and red onion. Served with fluffy white rice and fresh cilantro, this dish is a vibrant and easy-to-make meal perfect for a summer cookout or weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Ingredients
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Marinade
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 1 tsp honey
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Skewers
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 2 cups cubed pineapple
- 2 green bell peppers, diced
- 1 red onion, diced
To Serve
- White rice, for serving
- 2 tsp cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium heat to ensure even cooking for the skewers.
- Prepare Marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, honey until fully combined. Season the mixture with kosher salt and crushed red pepper flakes to your taste.
- Assemble Skewers: Thread the chicken pieces, cubed pineapple, diced green bell peppers, and diced red onion alternately onto skewers. Arrange the skewers on a baking sheet and pour half of the marinade over them, allowing the flavors to soak in.
- Grill Skewers: Place the skewers on the preheated grill. Brush the tops with some of the reserved marinade. Grill for about five minutes, then flip the skewers and brush the other side with more marinade.
- Finish Cooking: Continue grilling for an additional five minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice char. Ensure the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) for food safety.
- Serve: Remove skewers from grill and serve hot over a bed of white rice. Sprinkle chopped cilantro on top for a fresh garnish and added flavor.
Notes
- For softer vegetables, you can parboil the bell peppers and onions before skewering.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- Adjust crushed red pepper flakes to modify spiciness.
- Substitute chicken thighs for juicier skewers if preferred.
- If grilling is not an option, use a grill pan or broil in the oven on high heat.
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