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Tender chicken and sweet pineapple grilled to perfection in a tangy, savory Hawaiian-style marinade. These skewers bring the taste of the islands right to your backyard barbecue, ready in under an hour.
For 4 servings
Prepare the Marinade & Marinate Chicken
Assemble the Skewers
Prepare the Basting Glaze
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Tender chicken and sweet pineapple grilled to perfection in a tangy, savory Hawaiian-style marinade. These skewers bring the taste of the islands right to your backyard barbecue, ready in under an hour.
This hawaiian recipe takes 40 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 3093.84 calories per serving with 61.49g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for dinner or lunch.
Grill the Skewers
Rest, Garnish, and Serve
This marinade works wonderfully with pork tenderloin, shrimp, or firm tofu. Adjust grilling times accordingly (shrimp will cook much faster).
Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini, cherry tomatoes, or mushrooms to the skewers.
For a spicy kick, add 1-2 teaspoons of sriracha or a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinade.
If you don't have a grill, bake the skewers on a wire rack set over a foil-lined baking sheet at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway through and basting with the glaze in the last 5 minutes.
Chicken is a high-quality lean protein, crucial for building and repairing tissues, supporting muscle growth, and maintaining a healthy immune system.
Bell peppers and pineapple are packed with Vitamin C, an antioxidant that boosts immunity. Bell peppers also provide Vitamin A, which is important for vision and skin health.
Fresh pineapple contains bromelain, a natural enzyme that can aid in the digestion of proteins and may help reduce inflammation in the body.
A serving of two skewers contains approximately 450-550 calories, depending on the exact size of the chicken and vegetable pieces. This estimate includes the chicken, vegetables, and marinade.
It can be part of a healthy diet. It's a great source of lean protein from the chicken and vitamins from the vegetables. However, the marinade contains sugar and sodium. To make it healthier, you can reduce the amount of brown sugar and ensure you are using low-sodium soy sauce.
Absolutely! For the oven, place skewers on a wire rack over a baking sheet and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, turning once. For a grill pan, cook over medium-high heat for 10-15 minutes, turning regularly. Baste with the glaze during the last few minutes of cooking in both methods.
These skewers pair perfectly with traditional Hawaiian sides like coconut rice and macaroni salad. They are also delicious with a simple green salad, grilled corn on the cob, or a fresh fruit salad.
Yes, you can use boneless, skinless chicken breast. Cut it into 1-inch cubes as you would with thighs. Be mindful that chicken breast is leaner and can dry out more easily, so reduce the cooking time slightly and check for doneness to avoid overcooking.
Yes, the marinade can be made up to 3 days in advance. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator until you're ready to marinate the chicken.