Description
Sizzling Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs bring tropical flavors straight to your backyard grill, delivering a perfect blend of sweet and savory that will make your summer dinner shine with island-inspired deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 large chicken breasts
Fruit and Vegetables:
- 1 cup fresh pineapple
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 small red onion
- 2 cloves garlic
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Whisk 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp lime juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Submerge 2 large chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes, in the marinade. Ensure each piece gets fully coated. Refrigerate for 15-120 minutes.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 10 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
- Chop 1 cup pineapple, 1 red bell pepper, 1 yellow bell pepper, and 1 small red onion into consistent 1-inch chunks.
- Alternate threading marinated chicken, pineapple, red pepper, yellow pepper, and onion onto skewers. Pack ingredients tightly for even cooking.
- Heat outdoor grill to 400-425°F. Clean and lightly oil grill grates to prevent sticking.
- Place assembled skewers directly on preheated grill. Cook 10-12 minutes, rotating every 3-4 minutes to ensure uniform charring.
- Check chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer. Remove skewers when chicken is completely opaque and slightly charred.
- Rest kabobs for 3-4 minutes before serving. Optional: Garnish with fresh lime wedges for extra brightness.
Notes
- Let the chicken marinate longer for deeper, more intense tropical flavor that really makes the dish sing.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before threading to prevent them from burning during grilling.
- For a low-carb version, swap pineapple with zucchini or substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp.
- Clean your grill grates thoroughly to prevent sticking and ensure beautiful grill marks on your kabobs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 203 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg