Description
Tropical, juicy, and full of flavor—these Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs are everything you want in a grilled dinner. With chunks of marinated chicken, sweet pineapple, and colorful bell peppers, every bite is a burst of smoky-sweet goodness. Whether you’re making these for a summer BBQ, a weeknight dinner, or just to feel like you’re on vacation in your backyard, this recipe is guaranteed to satisfy. The secret’s in the quick pineapple-soy marinade that makes the chicken incredibly juicy and flavorful. And the best part? It’s easy to prep ahead and cooks up fast on the grill.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cubed
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, cubed
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- Wooden or metal skewers
2 . For the Marinade:
Instructions
- Whisk together marinade ingredients. Reserve 1/4 cup for basting.
- Marinate chicken in remaining mixture for 1–2 hours.
- Soak wooden skewers if using.
- Prep veggies and pineapple into equal-sized chunks.
- Thread chicken, pineapple, and veggies onto skewers.
- Grill on medium-high heat, turning every 3–4 minutes, about 12–15 minutes total.
- Brush with reserved marinade in the final minutes.
- Let rest before serving.
Notes
- For best results, cut all ingredients into equal sizes for even cooking.
- Chicken thighs work great for extra juiciness.
- Add red chili flakes to the marinade for heat.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Hawaiian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg