Description
Try these Hawaiian chicken kabobs oven‑baked with pineapple, teriyaki, and a hint of ginger for a sweet‑savory dinner that’s ready in 30 min
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1‑inch cubes
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1‑inch pieces
- 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger (about 1 inch piece)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1 Tbsp water
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sesame oil. Add the chicken cubes, toss to coat, and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Prepare the glaze: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the remaining soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. Bring to a simmer, then stir in cornstarch mixed with water. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
- Skewer: Thread 4 pieces of chicken, 1 pineapple chunk, 1 bell pepper piece, and 1 onion wedge onto each wooden skewer. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
- Bake: Place the skewers on the prepared sheet. Brush each skewer generously with the thickened glaze. Bake for 15 minutes, then flip and brush again. Continue baking for another 10–12 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
- Finish: Remove from oven, sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped cilantro if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use a wooden skewer set; soak them in water for 15 minutes before threading to prevent burning.
- For an extra burst of flavor, add a splash of lime juice to the glaze.
- If you prefer a smokier taste, place the skewers on a preheated grill pan for the last 2 minutes of baking.
- Keep the pineapple chunks chilled until you’re ready to skewer to maintain their shape.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: hawaiian chicken kabobs oven