Description
Follow this simple recipe to make tender chicken and caramelized pineapple skewers coated in a homemade sweet and savory teriyaki sauce, perfect for grilling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 large fresh pineapple, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and black pepper to make the teriyaki sauce.
- Place the cubed chicken in a bowl and pour half of the teriyaki sauce over the chicken. Toss to coat. Reserve the remaining sauce for basting and serving.
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
- Thread the marinated chicken and pineapple chunks alternately onto the prepared skewers.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400 degrees F). Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
- Place the skewers on the hot grill. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side, turning occasionally.
- During the last 5 minutes of cooking, brush the skewers generously with the reserved teriyaki sauce. Continue cooking until the chicken is cooked through and the pineapple is slightly caramelized.
- Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For baking, arrange skewers on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes, basting halfway through.
- To make this gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Serve these skewers over white rice or with a side of steamed broccoli.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 105