Description
A delicious Hawaiian dish featuring marinated chicken skewers grilled to perfection, offering a sweet and savory flavor profile.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1.5-inch chunks)
- 1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice (240ml)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed) (100g)
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (120ml)
- 1/4 cup ketchup (60g)
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger (grated) (30g)
- 2 tbsp fresh garlic (minced) (30g)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil (15ml)
- 2 cups steamed white rice (long-grain)
- 3 stalks green onions (sliced)
- 1 tbsp white sesame seeds (toasted)
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a large bowl, mix together the pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. Add the chicken pieces and coat them well with the marinade. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes, or refrigerate for a few hours for more flavor.
- Cook the skewers: Preheat your grill. Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers and grill for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and has nice grill marks.
- Serve the grilled chicken skewers on a platter over a bed of steamed rice. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds for an attractive presentation.
Notes
Soak the skewers in water for about 30 minutes before grilling to prevent them from burning. Adjust sweetness by varying brown sugar. Feel free to add vegetables to the skewers.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg