Description
Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Pineapple Kabobs bring sweet and savory summer flavors right to your backyard grill. Skewered chunks of marinated chicken and caramelized pineapple make an easy meal that delivers delicious tropical vibes for your next cookout.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Proteins:
- 1.5 chicken breast, boneless skinless
Primary Produce:
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 red onion
- 1.5 cups fresh pineapple chunks
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 1 cup teriyaki sauce
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Grab ½ cup teriyaki sauce and thoroughly coat your 1 ½ pounds chicken breast cubes. Seal in a container and refrigerate for 30 minutes to maximize flavor absorption.
- While your chicken marinates, slice 1 green bell pepper, 1 red bell pepper, and 1 red onion into uniform 1 ½-inch chunks.
- Chop 1 ½ cups fresh pineapple into consistent 1-inch pieces for easy skewering.
- Thread your marinated chicken, pineapple, and vegetable chunks onto skewers, creating colorful alternating patterns.
- Prepare your grill or grill pan at 400°F. Lightly coat cooking surface with neutral oil to prevent sticking.
- Place assembled kabobs on the heated surface. Grill for 10-12 minutes, rotating every 3-4 minutes to ensure even charring.
- During final 2-3 minutes of cooking, brush remaining ½ cup teriyaki sauce over kabobs for caramelized finish.
- Check chicken internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from heat and let rest 3 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken longer for deeper flavor, but don’t exceed 2 hours or the meat can get mushy.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before threading to prevent burning on the grill.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular teriyaki sauce for a certified gluten-free brand.
- Cut all ingredients to similar sizes to ensure even cooking and beautiful presentation.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes - 2 hours 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg