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Grilled Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken Skewers marinate in the very best homemade hawaiian teriyaki sauce! Loaded with peppers, fresh pineapple and red onions, these make an incredible and vibrant meal!
These look so pretty and vibrant waiting to go onto the grill! Grilled Hawaiian BBQ Chicken, Hawaiian Macaroni Salad or Hawaiian Style Garlic Shrimp are some fun recipes that will add to your next barbecue.
Grilled Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken Skewers
Spring finally decided to make its debut here this past week and we were so excited to come out of hibernation. Spring time here in Utah can be quite difficult. You get just a little glimpse of warmth and sun and then it snows. But last week it was sunny and nice for an entire week! So nice that we had to crank the air conditioner on.
We spend as much time outside when the sun comes out and we especially look forward to throwing something delicious on the BBQ. My homemade hawaiian teriyaki sauce is the bomb. I have never tasted anything so good and my family always raves over it. It is a definite tried and true recipe at our house and took these Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken Skewers to the next level!
I love cooking skewers on the grill and wanted to add bright colored peppers, red onions, and pineapple with this delicious chicken. I love, love, love grilled peppers and grilled pineapple so you know that this was an instant favorite for me!
As soon as they came off of the grill you slather some more of this thick and delicious Hawaiian teriyaki sauce on top and serve them right away. You guys. These were SO good!! Your tastebuds are going to be missing out if you don’t give these a try. Make sure that you put them on your list of delicious things to grill right away. You will NOT regret it!
How Do You Make Grilled Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken Skewers?
- In a small saucepan, whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, garlic, pepper, and salt. In a small bowl, whisk together the water and cornstarch. Slowly whisk into the mixture.
- Bring to boil and boil about 1-3 minutes until the mixture just starts to thicken. Remove from heat and reserve ¼ cup of the sauce for later.
- Marinate the chicken in the sauce in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. Thread the chicken on skewers along with the peppers, red onion, and pineapple.
- Grill for 8-10 minutes until the meat is done to desired liking. Remove from the grill and baste with reserved sauce. Garnish with green onions if desired.
What is a Skewer?
A skewer is a thin metal or wood stick used to hold pieces of food together. The word may sometimes be used as a metonym, to refer to the entire food item served on a skewer, as in “chicken skewers”. Skewers are used while grilling or roasting meats and fish, and in other culinary applications.
How Long Do Skewers Need to Soak in Water?
While 30 minutes is the minimum, it’s best to plan ahead and soak your bamboo skewers overnight in water. It takes a long time for the skewers to soak up the water, but well-soaked skewers, which are slow to give up their moisture, will last longer on the grill without burning up.
Can You Prepare the Skewers the Night Before?
Yes! Place the skewers in the dish or pan, cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, preferably longer. I often prepare the shish kebabs the night before a dinner, so they have marinating almost 24 hours.
How long Do You Cook Grilled Chicken?
You will want to grill the chicken a few minutes on each side. You do not want to overcook chicken. It is best to check the temperature after a few minutes and rotations.
What Temperature is Chicken Grilled at?
Test for doneness. There are two common methods of testing grilled chicken breasts for doneness. The safest and surest method is to use a digital meat thermometer. Insert the tip into the thickest part of the breast and when the internal temperature reaches 165°F, remove it from the grill.
Looking for more Skewer Meals?! Here are some!
- Teriyaki Beef Skewers
- Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Veggie Skewers
- Grilled Steak Fajita Skewers with Avocado Chimichurri
- Herbed Lemon Garlic Chicken Skewers
- Grilled Asian Garlic Steak Skewers
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Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken Skewers
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup pineapple juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 Tablespoon water
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 red onion, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, cut into 1 inch cubes
- green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, garlic, pepper, and salt. In a small bowl, whisk together the water and cornstarch. Slowly whisk into the mixture.
- Bring to boil and boil about 1-3 minutes until the mixture just starts to thicken. Remove from heat and reserve ¼ cup of the sauce for later.
- Marinate the chicken in the sauce in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. Thread the chicken on skewers along with the peppers, red onion, and pineapple.
- Grill for 8-10 minutes until the meat is done to desired liking. Remove from the grill and baste with reserved sauce. Garnish with green onions if desired.
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Nutrition
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Looks so pretty and yummy! I will make this meal tonight for my family. I hope I success :))
Beautiful. Made for week end !
So delicious! Served these over rice and they were a huge hit!
would be nice if your post showed nutritional value of the food prepared.
I like to use skinnytaste.com or myfitnesspal.com for any nutritional questions. Hope you are able to find what you are looking for. Thanks so much for following along with me! XOXO
How long can you marinade these? Is overnight too long?
Overnight is perfect! The longer the marinade, the better! That sounds great! Enjoy your skewers! XOXO
This is a delicious recipe!! We LOVE it!!
This looks yummy@
I must appreciate the way you have expressed your feelingsthrough your blog!..
I got so many compliments, people were still talking about it the next day!
What a great night for you! I am so happy it was loved by all! Thanks for sharing! XOXO
These dishes are very tasty, easy to make and long preserved in the refrigerator. My husband and I like it.
We eat often. I hope you can introduce more on the page for me to learn.
That is great to hear! I will keep that in mind for sure!! Thanks for sharing! XOXO
Hi there! Can you tell me how many skewers this makes? Looks fab for my tropical party I’m planning. 🙂
Usually it makes around 6-8 skewers depending on how full you make them. You can always double the recipe. Hope that helps!! Your tropical party sounds fun!! Xo
Grilled this recipe on our Traeger grill… awesome!!!
AWESOME!! We LOVE the Traeger grill! I am glad you all LOVED it!! Thanks for sharing!!
Absolutely amazing!! So simple and deliciou!! New favorite summer recipe!!
These are amazing, can’t wait to make and eat them!!
Fixed these and totally loved it! Super simple, and absolutely yummy! The sauce is great!!! A definite keeper!
Five Stars!! Fixed these and totally loved it! Super simple, and absolutely yummy! The sauce is great!!! A definite keeper!
That is awesome to hear! I am so glad you LOVED them! They are super simple and so delicious! Thank you SO much for sharing! I really appreciate it! Xo
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Alyssa
Looks delicious Dave. You making this this weekend ?
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That is the BEST piece of mind! Thank you!
Your Recipe Critic,
Alyssa