Grilled Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken Skewers

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. Springtime 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 grill. 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 I 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 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 taste buds 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 a boil,  and boil for 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 your desired liking. Remove from the grill and baste with reserved sauce. Garnish with green onions if desired.

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 marinated for almost 24 hours.

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

4.73 from 33 votes

By: Alyssa Rivers

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!

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 people

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ 4 cubed boneless skinless chicken breasts 1-inch cubes
• ▢ ½ cup brown sugar
• ▢ ½ cup soy sauce
• ▢ ¼ cup pineapple juice
• ▢ 2 minced garlic cloves
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon pepper
• ▢ ½ teaspoon salt
• ▢ 1 tablespoon water
• ▢ 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• ▢ 1 cubed red bell pepper, 1 inch cubes
• ▢ 1 cubed yellow bell pepper, 1 inch cubes
• ▢ 1 cubed green bell pepper, 1 inch cubes
• ▢ 1 cubed red onion, 1-inch cubes
• ▢ 2 cups cubed fresh pineapple, 1-inch cubes
• ▢ green onions for garnish

Instructions 

• In a small saucepan, whisk together the ½ cup brown sugar, ½ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup pineapple juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, ¼ teaspoon pepper, and ½ teaspoon salt over medium-high heat.
• In a separate small bowl, whisk together the 1 tablespoon water and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Slowly whisk the cornstarch mixture into the sauce mixture.
• Bring to a gentle boil and cook for about 1-3 minutes until the mixture just starts to thicken. Remove from heat and reserve ¼ cup of the sauce for later.
• Add the sauce and 4 cubed boneless skinless chicken breasts to a sealable container and marinate in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
• Thread the chicken on skewers along with the 1 cubed red bell pepper, 1 cubed yellow bell pepper, 1 cubed green bell pepper, 1 cubed red onion, and 2 cups cubed fresh pineapple,.
• Grill for 8-10 minutes until the meat is cooked. Remove from the grill and brush them with the reserved sauce. Garnish with green onions if desired.

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Nutrition

Calories: 343kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 29gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 2055mgPotassium: 851mgFiber: 3gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 1185IUVitamin C: 161mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

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