# Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs

> These easy and delicious kabobs are perfect for outdoor entertaining and summertime parties.

**Prep time:** 20 minutes
**Additional time:** 1 hour (marinating)
**Cook time:** 20 minutes
**Total time:** 1 hour 40 minutes
**Servings:** 4

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## Ingredients

### For the Marinade
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari)
- 1/4 cup canned pineapple juice
- 3 tablespoons honey (or brown sugar)
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup cold water whisked
- 1 tablespoon corn starch

### For the Kabobs
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 3-4 bell peppers, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (colors of your choice)
- 1 large red onion, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 cups pineapple chunks
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil (or more sesame oil)
- Oil or grill cooking spray for grill grates

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## Shopping List

### 🥩 Meat & Poultry
- [ ] 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

### 🥬 Produce
- [ ] 3-4 bell peppers (colors of your choice)
- [ ] 1 large red onion
- [ ] Pineapple chunks (need 2 cups)

### 🧂 Pantry & Condiments
- [ ] Soy sauce or tamari (need 1/4 cup)
- [ ] Canned pineapple juice (need 1/4 cup)
- [ ] Honey or brown sugar (need 3 tbsp)
- [ ] Sesame oil (need 2 tbsp)
- [ ] Olive oil (need 1-2 tbsp)
- [ ] Corn starch (need 1 tbsp)

### 🧂 Spices
- [ ] Garlic powder (need 1/2 tsp)
- [ ] Ground ginger (need 1/4 tsp)
- [ ] Salt (need 1/4 tsp)
- [ ] Ground black pepper (need 1/4 tsp)

### 🍢 Equipment
- [ ] Wooden skewers (soak for 30 minutes if using)

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## Instructions

1. **Create marinade.** In a small sauce pan over medium heat by whisking together soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey, sesame oil, garlic powder, ground ginger, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer. Separately, whisk together cold water and corn starch until combined. Slowly stream cornstarch mixture into marinade. Whisk all together. Return to a simmer; allow to simmer, whisking occasionally, for 3-4 minutes until marinade thickens. Remove from heat. Set aside.

2. **Marinate chicken.** Place diced chicken in a large plastic zip-top bag or bowl. Add half of marinade; toss to coat chicken. Seal/cover chicken; refrigerate at least 1 hour up to 4 hours.

3. **Soak skewers.** If using wooden skewers, soak in water for at least 30 minutes.

4. **Preheat grill.** Preheat grill to medium heat.

5. **Thread kabobs.** Alternately thread chicken, peppers, onion and pineapple onto skewers. Brush olive oil on vegetables.

6. **Grill.** Oil grill grate. Place kabobs on grill over medium heat. Grill, turning every 4-5 minutes and basting with remaining marinade until chicken is done; about 15-20 minutes.

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## Notes

**Marinade can be made ahead,** then kept covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days.

**To broil kabobs in oven,** preheat broiler. Line baking sheet with baking parchment. Arrange kabobs in individual layer on baking sheet. Place under broiler; broil, every 5 minutes turn and baste with remaining marinade until chicken is done. About 15-20 minutes.