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Huli Huli Chicken Kabobs

Huli Huli Chicken Kabobs for a Flavorful Summer BBQ

These Huli Huli Chicken Kabobs feature juicy chicken thighs and sweet pineapple for a perfect summer BBQ.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Marinating Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 32 minutes
Servings: 4 kabobs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Pineapple Juice Substitutable with orange juice
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Tamari for gluten-free option
  • 1/4 cup Ketchup Can be substituted with BBQ sauce
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Honey can be used as a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Hot Sauce Adjust based on spice preference
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced or paste
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Minced or paste, fresh ginger enhances flavor
For the Kabobs
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs Substitutable with chicken breasts
  • 1 cup Pineapple Chunks Fresh pineapple can be used instead of canned
  • 1 medium Red Onion Can substitute with yellow onion
  • 4 pieces Kabob Skewers Soak wooden skewers in water to prevent burning

Equipment

  • grill
  • saucepan
  • Plastic Bag
  • skewers

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a saucepan, combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, hot sauce, minced garlic, and ginger. Bring this mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and let it simmer gently for 10-12 minutes until it thickens into a rich glaze.
  2. After cooling, cut the chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces. Place chicken in a plastic bag with the cooled sauce and refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
  3. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Drain the pineapple chunks and cut the red onion into pieces matching the size of the chicken. Assemble kabobs alternating chicken, pineapple, and onion.
  4. Grill the kabobs for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally and brushing with leftover sauce for added flavor.
  5. Once grilled, let the kabobs rest for a few minutes before serving with any remaining sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1kabobCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 24gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, marinate chicken longer for intense flavor. Soak skewers before grilling to prevent burning.

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