Hawaiian Chicken Kebabs (Print version)

Juicy grilled Hawaiian Chicken Kebabs with pineapple, peppers, red onion, and a glossy soy-ginger glaze.

# Ingredients:

For the marinade

01 - 1/2 cup (120 ml) pineapple juice
02 - 1/3 cup (80 ml) tamari or soy sauce
03 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
04 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
05 - 1 tablespoon neutral oil, plus more for the grill
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
08 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the kebabs

10 - 1 1/2 lb (680 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
11 - 2 cups (330 g) fresh pineapple chunks
12 - 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
13 - 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
14 - 1 medium red onion, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
15 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
16 - 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
17 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

# Instructions:

01 - Whisk pineapple juice, tamari, brown sugar, rice vinegar, neutral oil, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and black pepper in a bowl. Pour 1/4 cup into a separate small bowl for glazing and refrigerate it.
02 - Add the chicken pieces to the remaining marinade and toss well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 8 hours.
03 - If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes. Thread chicken, pineapple, bell peppers, and red onion onto skewers, leaving a little space between pieces. Season lightly with kosher salt.
04 - Heat a grill to medium-high and oil the grates. Let the skewers sit at room temperature for 10 minutes while the grill heats.
05 - Grill for 10-14 minutes, turning every few minutes, until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Brush with the reserved clean marinade during the last 2 minutes.
06 - Transfer the kebabs to a platter when the chicken reaches 165 F. Rest for 5 minutes, then sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

# Good to know:

01 - Marinate the chicken for 2-8 hours for the best flavor.
02 - Use metal skewers or soaked wooden skewers.
03 - Cook chicken to 165 F before serving.

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