Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs: A Sweet and Savory Family Favorite
As a busy mom and food blogger, I’m always on the hunt for recipes that are both easy to prep and loved by the whole family. And let me tell you—these Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs have been a staple in our home for years! With their sweet and savory marinade, juicy grilled chicken, and chunks of pineapple, they bring just the right touch of tropical flavor to your dinner table.
What I love most is how simple it is to pull together. You can make the Hawaiian marinade the night before or just an hour ahead—either way, the flavors are incredible. I often serve these with rice or grilled veggies for a light, refreshing meal that feels like summer all year long.
We’ve made this recipe more times than I can count, and it never disappoints. Fire up the grill, grab some skewers, and let me know—who’s the grill master in your house? Drop a comment below—I’d love to hear!
This grilled chicken recipe is always a hit! Are you looking for a marinade for some breasts soon?! Try this one >> The Yummiest Marinade
Ingredients
This recipe is simple and I bet you keep most of these ingredients on hand!
- ketchup
- dark brown sugar
- soy sayce
- pineapple chunks in a can
- olive oil
- rice vinegar
- garlic
- ginger
- sesame oil
- black pepper
- boneless/skinless chicken breasts
- green bell pepper
- red onion
See exact quantities in the recipe card below.
Instructions
These kabobs could not be simpler. Just assemble the marinade and let the chicken chunks marinate all day (or just 1 hour if that is all you have). Then skewer and grille! See the video demo below!
- The longer you marinate the chicken the more flavorful your skewers will be!
- Don't skip drizzling the veggies with olive oil and salt and pepper!
- Fresh pineapple can also be used!
- Don't over cook!!!
Storage
These store fabulous in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Making them great for meal prepping! Need new storage containers? Take a look at my favs HERE.
Grilling Supplies
Are you needing some updated grilling tools? I have some of my favs here, but what I love about grilling is that it is so minimal when it comes to tools. I love that I have less of a mess to clean after dinner!
Serving
I love that I can serve this with rice and an easy veggie like asparagus or steamed broccoli. However, if you are looking for a bit more when it comes to the side dishes these skewers pair great with the recipes below!
Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- ⅓ cup packed dark brown sugar
- ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ⅓ cup canned pineapple juice from pineapple chunk can 8 oz
- 4 tablespoon olive oil divided
- 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 4 garlic cloves minced (4 tsp)
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 ½-2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, chopped into 1 ¼-1 ½inch cubes
- Pineapple from reserved can
- 1 large green bell peppers chunked into 1 ¼-inch pieces
- 1 medium red onion chunked-into 1 ¼-inch pieces
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, olive oil, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger and sesame oil. Stir in pepper and season with salt if desired. Place chicken in a gallon size resealable bag. Reserve ½ cup of the marinade in refrigerator then pour remaining marinade over chicken. Seal bag and refrigerate 1 hour to 8 hours.
- Preheat a grill over medium heat to 400 degrees. Meanwhile, drizzle remaining 2 tablespoon olive oil over red onion, bell pepper and pineapple and toss. Season with salt and pepper, then thread red onion, bell pepper, pineapple and chicken onto skewers until all of the chicken has been used. Brush grill grates with olive oil then place skewers on grill. Grill 5 minutes then brush along tops with ¼ cup of remaining marinade. Flip and brush remaining ¼ cup of marinade on opposite side and allow to grill about 4 minutes longer, or until chicken registers 165 degrees in center on an instant read thermometer. Serve warm.
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