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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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It does not look like enough marinade after removing 1/4 cup, but it is! I recommend saving another tablespoon or two as I would have liked a couple more brush strokes on the skewers at the end(my skewers were long). I used chicken tender chunks,p canned pineapple (it was good and easier) and also used mushrooms and zucchini because I had them on had. I got 14 skewers – 3 pieces of chicken each with the pineapple & vegetables.
Spray your grill well!!! I had a problem with them sticking due to the sauce.
My son LOVED them! He said it was exotic!
This is such a great and easy recipe to follow. I’m trying to get my young teens (twins yeah) to cook more with me. This is a great recipe to stand back and watch them work! Thanks!
I just made this for a 4th of July dinner and it was really good! The teriyaki sauce seemed a bit salty on its own, but the finished dish was seasoned perfectly, so I shouldn’t have been concerned. Having a digital meat thermometer on hand was very helpful; it took a bit longer to cook than the instructions showed, but I may not have had the grill quite as hot. Highly recommend!
How long do you cook the sauce before marinating the chicken?
*cool not cook
The cooked sauce is the marinade for the chicken. You will cook the sauce for about 1 to 3 minutes then add to the chicken in a ziplock bag.
Looks yummmy! How many wooden skewers do you think the recipe will make? I need to serve eight ladies.
This will make about 6 to 8 skewers full. Hope that helps!
Alyssa, in earlier comments you said this made 6-8 skewers. Is it 6-8 or 10-12? Also, do you marinate just the chicken or all ingredients?
Thanks!!
Hi Mary, I am not sure where it says 10 to 12 but it is 6 to 8 full skewers. If you space them out more you could probably get more skewers with less ingredients. It also depends on using wooden skewers which are usually only 12 inches and metal ones that can be varied in size. Hope that helps! I like to marinate the chicken and then the juices will soak in on the vegetables. You can marinate it all though. It is a preference and will be great either way! Enjoy!
I need to serve 14 adults. How many chicken breasts, peppers, onions, & fresh pineapple should I get? How many skewers do I need to cook?
Thank you,
Midge
On average some people eat about 2 to 3 skewers maybe more depending if they are growing men. You will want to make at least 5 batches. Hope that helps!
Nice receipy.Thanks for sharing it with us
Alyssa, such a wonder preparation and classy preparation. We have a coffee shop restaurant and i tried your recipe for one time and it was a huge hit for the night. THANKS
You are so sweet! Thank you so much! I am so glad that you enjoy my recipes! Thank you for sharing!
Can these be cooked in the oven/broiler?
Made these and they were amazing! Will be making them again.
very good. Thank you for sharing!
Just with the simple way I could have had a great meal to eat. Thank you for sharing the way.
I made this, just like the recipe calls for a few weeks ago. Have made it twice since and am making it tonight. You can make the sauce alone and add it to chicken or shrimp. Rice and veggies on the side. My 16 and 19 year old kids ask for it. It is amazing. I’m pan browning chicken breast pieces, then adding pineapple chunks to them pan to warm them up. The teriyaki sauce will go on top. SO GOOD and easy after a long day at work.
Oh my goodnes ! Yummy !!!
I made the Grilled Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken Skewers and they turned out Wonderful. Everyone Loved them. Nothing but compliments. . Quick and simple recipe but oh so delicious.. Will definitely make again The teriyaki sauce was amazing For now on if I need teriyaki sauce this will be my go to recipe.
I tried these last weekend..absolutely loved it..
Can you use canned pineapple? These look delicious and I have all the ingredients on hand except fresh pineapple. Thanks
Yes, you are welcome to try that! XOXO