Description
Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken Teriyaki Skewers are the perfect dish for summer gatherings, combining succulent chicken and juicy pineapple, all drizzled with a homemade teriyaki sauce. This delightful recipe is quick to prepare and bursting with tropical flavors that will transport you to an island paradise. Ideal for barbecues or casual family dinners, these skewers present beautifully on any table and are sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-1.5" cubes)
- 20 oz can pineapple slices (cut into chunks)
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger (minced)
- 6 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine pineapple juice, minced ginger, minced garlic, dark brown sugar, and soy sauce. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved.
- Divide the marinade in half; use one half to marinate the chicken and pineapple chunks in the refrigerator for 20-25 minutes.
- Heat the remaining marinade in a saucepan over medium heat until simmering. Optionally thickening with cornstarch.
- Thread marinated chicken and pineapple onto skewers.
- Grill skewers on medium-high heat for about 15 minutes, basting with the thickened teriyaki sauce until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers (approximately 130g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg