Go Back
+ servings
Delicious Hawaiian Chicken Skewers grilled to perfection with colorful veggies.

Hawaiian Chicken Skewers

Juicy chicken marinated in a tangy sauce and paired with sweet pineapple, these skewers are a delightful taste of the tropics perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Hawaiian, Tropical
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the sauce
  • 3/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup coconut aminos
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Frank’s Red Hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
For the skewers
  • 1.5 lbs chicken thighs (skinless and boneless)
  • 20 oz can pineapple chunks Drained
  • 6 pieces kabob skewers Soak wooden skewers for 30 minutes if using
  • to taste sea salt
  • to taste black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the sauce
  1. In a saucepan, combine pineapple juice, coconut aminos, ketchup, brown sugar, Frank’s Red Hot sauce, garlic, and ginger. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10 to 12 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Marinate the chicken
  1. While the sauce cools, cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large bowl.
  2. Add a few spoonfuls of the sauce to the chicken, seal the bag, and massage to coat the chicken evenly.
  3. Let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
Prepare the skewers
  1. Drain the pineapple and cut pieces to match the size of the chicken.
  2. Thread the chicken and pineapple onto the skewers, then season the skewers with sea salt and black pepper.
Grill the skewers
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Cook the kabobs for 10 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally and brushing with remaining sauce as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients for the marinade and consider marinating overnight for juicier chicken. Serve with coconut rice or fresh salads for a complete meal.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!