Hawaiian Chicken Kebabs Recipe

Name: Hawaiian Chicken Kebabs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for brushing; 3/4 cup ketchup; 3 tablespoons soy sauce or teriyaki sauce; 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1 1/2 tablespoons honey; 1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/4-inch pieces; 1 8 -ounce can water chestnuts, drained and rinsed (optional); 4 cups chopped pineapple (about 3/4 pineapple); 1 small red or orange bell pepper, cut into chunks; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 4 small Hawaiian sweet rolls

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for brushing
3/4 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons soy sauce or teriyaki sauce
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/4-inch pieces
1 8 -ounce can water chestnuts, drained and rinsed (optional)
4 cups chopped pineapple (about 3/4 pineapple)
1 small red or orange bell pepper, cut into chunks
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 small Hawaiian sweet rolls

1
Preheat the broiler.
2
Soak 8 long wooden skewers in water, 15 minutes.
3
Line a baking sheet with foil and brush lightly with vegetable oil.
4
Meanwhile, whisk the ketchup, soy sauce, vinegar and honey in a medium bowl.
5
Transfer half of the sauce to a separate bowl and set aside for dipping.
6
Toss the chicken, water chestnuts, pineapple, bell pepper and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large bowl; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
7
Thread onto the skewers, alternating the ingredients.
8
Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
9
Brush the kebabs with some of the remaining sauce and broil until they start browning, about 4 minutes; flip, brush with more sauce and continue broiling until the chicken is golden and cooked through, about 3 more minutes.
10
Serve with the reserved sauce and rolls.
11
Photograph by Paul Sirisalee

463

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for brushing, 3/4 cup ketchup, 3 tablespoons soy sauce or teriyaki sauce, 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, and more.

Yes, Hawaiian Chicken Kebabs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Hawaiian Chicken Kebabs

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Variations & substitutions

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