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Hawaiian Chicken Skewers

Flavor-Packed Hawaiian Chicken Skewers You'll Crave Tonight

Enjoy a tropical paradise with Hawaiian Chicken Skewers, featuring marinated chicken and sweet pineapple.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 skewers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 1 cup Barbecue Sauce your favorite brand or homemade
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce use tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tbsp Rice Wine Vinegar can substitute with apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil or use olive oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced fresh garlic preferred
  • 1 tbsp Ginger, minced or ground ginger
  • 2 tbsp Honey maple syrup or agave nectar can be used as vegan alternatives
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes omit for milder flavor
Skewers
  • 1 lb Chicken Breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup Fresh Pineapple, cubed can substitute with mango
  • 1 cup Green Bell Peppers, diced or any bell pepper variety
  • 1 cup Red Onion, diced yellow onion works as an alternative
For Serving
  • 2 cups White Rice or cauliflower rice as a low-carb option
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro, chopped omit if not preferred

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing bowl
  • Skewers
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, combine barbecue sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, honey, kosher salt, and red pepper flakes. Whisk until smooth.
  2. Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, add to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Chop pineapple, green bell peppers, and red onion into uniform pieces.
  4. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F) for 10-15 minutes and oil the grates.
  5. Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes, then assemble by alternating chicken, pineapple, bell peppers, and onion on each skewer.
  6. Grill skewers for 12-15 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes and checking that chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
  7. Baste skewers with reserved marinade in the final minutes of grilling, then let rest for 2-3 minutes.
  8. Serve the skewers over a bed of white rice, garnished with cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Ensure vegetables are cut uniformly and do not overcrowd skewers for optimal cooking.

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