Description
Juicy chicken is marinated in sweet teriyaki sauce and grilled to perfection with chunks of pineapple, bell peppers, and red onion. These Tropical Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs are a vibrant, crowd-pleasing meal perfect for summer cookouts or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast or thighs, cut into cubes
- 1.5 cups fresh or canned pineapple chunks
- 1 each red, yellow, and green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red onion, cut into chunks
- 3/4 cup teriyaki sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Wooden or metal skewers (soaked if wooden)
Instructions
- Make the marinade: In a bowl, whisk together teriyaki sauce, olive oil, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate chicken: Toss chicken pieces in marinade, cover, and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.
- Prepare kabobs: Thread chicken, pineapple, peppers, and onion onto skewers, alternating ingredients.
- Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high. Lightly oil grates. Grill kabobs for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally and basting with extra marinade.
- Serve: Remove from grill and let rest briefly before serving with rice or salad.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus marinating)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner