**Marinated Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs: A Taste of Paradise**
Escape to the tropical flavors of Hawaii with these tantalizing marinated Hawaiian chicken kabobs. Skewered with juicy chicken, colorful bell peppers, and sweet pineapple, these kabobs are a symphony of flavors that will transport your taste buds to the islands. Marinated in a blend of soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and pineapple juice, the chicken is infused with a sweet and savory taste that pairs perfectly with the grilled vegetables. Served with a refreshing pineapple salsa, these kabobs are a delightful appetizer or main course that will impress your friends and family. Additional recipes included in this article offer variations on the classic Hawaiian chicken kabobs, such as a teriyaki chicken kabob with a tangy teriyaki glaze and a spicy chicken kabob with a kick of chili peppers.
HAWAIIAN CHICKEN KABOBS
The marinade is the key to these great kabobs. They only need 1 hour in the refrigerator to marinate.
Provided by MizzNezz
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 32m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Put chicken in large shallow dish.
- Drain pineapple, keep 1/2 cup juice.
- Set pineapple aside.
- Mix juice with the next 7 ingredients in small pan.
- Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Pour over chicken.
- Cover and chill for 1 hour.
- Remove chicken from marinade, reserve marinade.
- Alternate chicken, pineapple, green pepper, mushrooms, and tomatoes on skewers.
- Grill kabobs over hot coals 20 minutes or until chicken is done.
- Turn and baste frequently with marinade.
- Serve over hot rice.
HAWAIIAN KABOBS
Fun and different, these kabobs are a treat exclusively from the grill! The pineapple gives ordinary summer vegetables a fresh, tropical taste. They're colorful and always a hit with family or at a get-together.-Sharon Bickett, Chester, South Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Drain pineapple, reserving 1/2 cup juice. Place pineapple chunks and vegetables in a large bowl; set aside. , In a small saucepan, combine reserved pineapple juice with the soy sauce, olive oil, brown sugar and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Pour over vegetable mixture; cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally. , Remove pineapple and vegetables from marinade and reserve marinade. On eight metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread the pineapple, green pepper, onion if desired, mushrooms and tomatoes. , Grill kabobs for 20 minutes or until soft, turning and basting with marinade frequently. Serve with rice if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 932mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
MARINADE FOR CHICKEN KABOBS
This is a great marinade for kabobs, do not marinade the chicken for more than 5 hours or the lemon juice will start to *cook* the chicken. This recipe may be doubled to 10-12 breasts but prepare two separate marinades in two separate bowls, do not combine the doubled marinade into one bowl. Feel free to thread on you favorite veggies such as mushrooms, cherry tomatoes or whatever you desire! If you prefer a sweeter glaze then increase the honey by a couple tablespoons.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Chicken
Time 5h20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a bowl mix together the oil with soy sauce, honey, lemon juice, garlic slices, black pepper and cayenne.
- Place the chicken cubes in the bowl and toss to coat with the marinade.
- Cover and chill for 4 hours.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade.
- Pour marinade into a saucepan then remove the garlic slices and discard; boil for 10 minutes over medium-low heat (start timing the 10 minutes after boiling starts).
- Thread the chicken onto wooden skewers that have been soaked in cold water for 30 minutes.
- Place the skewers on a grill and cook for 18-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through, basting with cooked marinade during the last 10-12 minutes of cooking.
- Delicious!
Tips:
- For a more flavorful marinade, use a combination of soy sauce, ginger, garlic, brown sugar, and pineapple juice.
- If you don't have time to marinate the chicken for the full 2 hours, even 30 minutes will still give it some great flavor.
- Be sure to preheat your grill to medium-high heat before cooking the chicken kabobs.
- Cook the chicken kabobs for 10-12 minutes, or until they are cooked through.
- Serve the chicken kabobs with your favorite dipping sauce, such as teriyaki sauce, sweet and sour sauce, or pineapple sauce.
Conclusion:
Marinated Hawaiian chicken kabobs are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a summer cookout. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful combination of soy sauce, ginger, garlic, brown sugar, and pineapple juice, then grilled to perfection. Serve the chicken kabobs with your favorite dipping sauce, and enjoy!
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