Hawaiian Chicken Bacon Pineapple Kebabs
Juicy chicken, smoky bacon, and sweet pineapple meet a tangy island-style glaze. These colorful kebabs grill up fast and disappear even faster.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.25 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1½-inch chunks
- 8 oz thick-cut bacon slices cut into thirds
- 2 cup fresh pineapple chunks about 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup red bell pepper pieces 1-inch chunks
- 1 cup green bell pepper pieces 1-inch chunks
- 0.75 cup red onion chunks 1-inch pieces
- 0.33 cup pineapple juice
- 0.25 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1.5 tbsp brown sugar packed
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil plus more for grill grates
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp kosher salt
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes optional heat
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 20–30 minutes if using. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Whisk pineapple juice, soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, rice vinegar, oil, garlic, ginger, pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
- Reserve about 1/4 cup of the mixture for brushing. Toss chicken with the remaining marinade and chill 20–30 minutes.
- Oil grill grates. Pat chicken dry. Fold bacon pieces in half so they fit neatly on skewers.
- Thread skewers, alternating chicken, folded bacon, pineapple, peppers, and onion. Repeat, ending with pineapple.
- Grill kebabs 12–15 minutes, turning every few minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F and bacon crisps.
- Brush with the reserved glaze during the last 3–4 minutes for a glossy finish.
- Rest 3 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve hot.
Notes
Swap chicken thighs for breast if you prefer leaner meat; reduce cook time slightly. Try brushing with a little honey in the last minute for extra caramelization. Leftovers keep 3 days refrigerated; reheat gently or slide off the sticks and toss in a hot skillet.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Hawaiian Chicken Bacon Pineapple Kebabs flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.