Are you looking for a super easy, but delicious grilled Hawaiian chicken recipe? Try this Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken Skewers recipe. It’s sure to delight your whole family! Scroll down for the full recipe!
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Growing up, I remember eating Hawaiian shish kebobs for dinner in the summer. We had long, metal skewers and my job was to put the chopped up veggies, pineapple chunks, and chicken on the skewers so we could throw them on the barbecue.
Since then, I’ve been a big fan of Hawaiian chicken dinners. Some of our favorites include Huli Huli Chicken, Mochiko Chicken, Hawaiian Shoyu Chicken, Pineapple Chicken Stir Fry, and Skillet Pineapple Chicken.
But this Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken Skewers recipe is something our whole family can help make.
My oldest has been learning how to chop up vegetables, so he does some while I do the rest. Then, both our boys are in charge of creating a pattern and adding the vegetables, chicken, and pineapple to the skewers.
Not only is this a tasty recipe to make at home, but it’s also one of our favorite Hawaiian recipes to make when cooking on vacation in Hawaii!
Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken Skewers
Hawaiian Teriyaki Sauce Ingredients
- 1/2 cup soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Hawaiian Skewers Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into cubes
- 1 yellow or green bell pepper, cut into cubes
- 1 zucchini sliced
- 1 red onion, cut into cubes
- 1.5 cups fresh pineapple, cubed
- Metal or wooden skewers (soak wooden skewers for at least one hour)
HOW TO MAKE HAWAIIAN TERIYAKI CHICKEN SKEWERS
- Combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, and seasonings in a medium bowl. Whisk well.
- Pour the sauce into a small saucepan and heat over medium-high heat until it begins to boil. Combine the cornstarch and water in a small bowl, mixing with a whisk or fork, then pour into a saucepan. Continue stirring and cook for another minute until thickened. Allow to cool.
- Place ½ cup of the cooled sauce in a large container or Ziploc bag. Add cubed chicken to the marinade bag and let it marinate in the fridge for at least an hour.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Place chicken, vegetables, and pineapple onto soaked skewers. Grill over direct heat for 9-11 minutes, turning halfway to grill evenly on both sides, until chicken is cooked through (or reaches 165 degrees F when tested with a meat thermometer).
- Drizzle the chicken skewers with reserved sauce and serve with any remaining teriyaki sauce for dipping.
We like eating these over white rice (or homemade fried rice) as a meal, but they also work as an appetizer.
Hawaii Teriyaki Chicken FAQs
We love serving our Hawaiian teriyaki chicken kabobs over steamed rice or Hawaiian fried rice. It also goes surprisingly well with mashed potatoes.
I think that’s relative and depends on dietary restrictions. It does have a decent amount of sodium and sugar, but as long as you keep within the portion size, it can be a great part of a healthy diet.
If you don’t want to cook these teriyaki chicken skewers on the grill, you can totally make them on a griddle on your stove. But, be mindful that it won’t have the slightly smoky flavor you’d get on the grill.
Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken Wrap-Up
These teriyaki chicken skewers are great for a Hawaiian Luau or party you have planned this summer.
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Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken Skewers Recipe
With bite-size chicken, fresh pineapple chunks, and chopped vegetables, this Hawaiian Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Skewers recipe is easy to make and fun to eat! This Hawaiian chicken recipe is sure to delight your whole family!
Ingredients
- TERIYAKI SAUCE
- 1/2 cup soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- SKEWERS
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into cubes
- 1 yellow or green bell pepper, cut into cubes
- 1 zucchini sliced
- 1 red onion, cut into cubes
- 1.5 cups fresh pineapple, cubed
- Metal or wooden skewers (soak wooden skewers for at least one hour)
Instructions
- Combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, and seasonings in a medium bowl. Whisk well.
- Pour the sauce into a small saucepan and heat over medium-high heat until it begins to boil. Combine the cornstarch and water in a small bowl, mixing with a whisk or fork, then pour into a saucepan. Continue stirring and cook for another minute, until thickened. Allow to cool.
- Place ½ cup of the cooled sauce in a large container or ziploc bag. Add cubed chicken to the marinade bag and let it marinate in the fridge for at least an hour.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Place chicken, vegetables and pineapple onto soaked skewers. Grill over direct heat for 9-11 minutes, turning halfway to grill evenly on both sides, until chicken is cooked through (or reaches 165 degrees F when tested with a meat thermometer).
- Drizzle the chicken skewers with reserved sauce and serve with any remaining teriyaki sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 564Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 193mgSodium: 2199mgCarbohydrates: 43gFiber: 3gSugar: 33gProtein: 75g