Grilled Chicken Pineapple Skewers with Teriyaki Glaze
Fire up the grill for these sweet and savory grilled chicken pineapple skewers with a rich teriyaki glaze. This easy, colorful, and crowd-pleasing summer dinner is perfect for backyard BBQs, family gatherings, and weeknight grilling.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 320kcal
Equipment
- Outdoor grill
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Skewers
- Tongs
Ingredients
Chicken and Vegetables
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup fresh pineapple cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 red bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 green bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 red onion cut into 1-inch pieces
Teriyaki Marinade and Glaze
- 0.5 cup soy sauce
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 0.25 cup pineapple juice
- 1 tbsp minced ginger
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
- Whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, minced ginger, and minced garlic in a bowl. Reserve half of the mixture for glazing.
- Toss the chicken cubes with the remaining marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Thread the marinated chicken, pineapple chunks, bell peppers, and red onion onto skewers, alternating ingredients for color and even cooking.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the skewers for 12 to 15 minutes, turning occasionally until the chicken is fully cooked and lightly charred.
- Brush generously with the reserved teriyaki glaze during the last 5 minutes of grilling.
- Serve immediately while hot, garnished with extra pineapple or fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 320
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 26g
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
- Sodium: 890mg
- Potassium: 450mg
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 22g
- Vitamin A: 600IU
- Vitamin C: 45mg
- Calcium: 30mg
- Iron: 1.5mg