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Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs Recipe

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Delicious and vibrant Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs featuring tender marinated chicken and colorful bell peppers, pineapple, and onions grilled to perfection with a sweet and tangy tropical marinade.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Vegetables

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 orange bell pepper, diced into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 red onion, diced into bite-sized pieces

Marinade

  • ⅓ cup ketchup
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup pineapple juice
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Marinade: Combine ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, sesame oil, minced fresh ginger, minced garlic, and sriracha in a small bowl or freezer bag. Reserve ½ cup of this marinade separately for the vegetables.
  2. Marinate the Chicken: Add the cubed chicken breasts to the remaining marinade, making sure each piece is well coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours for best flavor.
  3. Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high heat, approximately 400°F, ensuring it’s ready for cooking.
  4. Prepare the Vegetables: In a large bowl, toss the diced red, orange, and green bell peppers, pineapple chunks, and red onion with 3 tablespoons of the reserved marinade to evenly coat the veggies.
  5. Assemble the Kabobs: Thread the marinated chicken pieces and the marinated vegetable chunks alternately onto skewers, arranging them evenly.
  6. Grill the Kabobs: Place the skewers on the preheated grill and cook for 12 to 16 minutes, turning frequently to ensure even cooking. While grilling, brush the kabobs with the remaining marinade to enhance flavor and moisture. Cook until the chicken is fully cooked through.

Notes

  • Soaking wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before assembling helps prevent them from burning on the grill.
  • Use metal skewers if preferred, as they are reusable and conduct heat evenly.
  • Marinating chicken longer (up to 4 hours) allows deeper flavor penetration but avoid marinating beyond that to prevent texture changes.
  • If you don’t have a grill, this recipe can be prepared using a grill pan on the stovetop or broiled in the oven.
  • Serve with steamed rice or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.

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