Tropical Glazed Chicken Kabobs
These Tropical Glazed Chicken Kabobs bring a delicious taste of the islands to your backyard barbecue! Marinated in a sweet and savory blend featuring soy sauce, ginger, and a hint of brown sugar, the chicken becomes tender and juicy after soaking in the marinade for just one hour. Paired with vibrant fresh vegetables and juicy pineapple chunks, these kabobs are a colorful addition to your meal, making them perfect for summer gatherings or weeknight dinners. Grill them to perfection and serve over a bed of hot cooked rice for a satisfying and tropical dining experience.
6
Servings
367
Calories
13
Ingredients
Ingredients
Boneless Chicken Breasts
1 1/2 lbs (Cut into 1-inch cubes)
Unsweetened Pineapple Chunks
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can (Drain and set aside)
Soy Sauce
1/2 cup
Vegetable Oil
1/4 cup
Brown Sugar
1 tablespoon
Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon
Ground Ginger
2 teaspoons
Dry Mustard
1 teaspoon
Fresh Ground Pepper
1/4 teaspoon
Green Pepper
1 large (Cut into 1-inch pieces)
Medium Mushrooms
12
Cherry Tomatoes
18
Hot Cooked Rice
for serving
Instructions
1
Start by placing the cubed chicken breasts in a large, shallow dish.
2
Drain the pineapple chunks, reserving 1/2 cup of the juice for the marinade, and set the pineapple aside.
3
In a small saucepan, mix the reserved pineapple juice, soy sauce, vegetable oil, brown sugar, garlic powder, ground ginger, dry mustard, and ground pepper.
4
Heat the mixture over medium-high heat until it comes to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
5
Pour the marinaded mixture over the chicken, ensuring all the pieces are well-coated. Cover the dish and refrigerate for one hour to marinate.
6
After marination, remove the chicken from the marinade, reserving the liquid for basting.
7
Prepare skewers by alternating pieces of chicken with pineapple chunks, green pepper pieces, mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes.
8
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, and place the kabobs onto the grill.
9
Grill the kabobs for approximately 20 minutes, turning them occasionally and basting them frequently with the reserved marinade to keep them moist and flavorful.
10
Once the chicken is thoroughly cooked and the vegetables are tender, remove the kabobs from the grill.
11
Serve the Tropical Glazed Chicken Kabobs over a generous portion of hot cooked rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition Information
13g
Fat
22g
Carbs
22g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Tropical Glazed Chicken Kabobs?
They are a sweet and savory dish featuring chicken marinated in soy sauce, ginger, and pineapple juice, then grilled with fresh vegetables and pineapple.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe yields approximately 6 servings.
How many calories are in one serving of Tropical Glazed Chicken Kabobs?
There are 367 calories per serving.
What is the protein content per serving?
Each serving contains 22g of protein.
How much fat is in these kabobs?
Each serving contains 13g of fat.
How many grams of carbohydrates are in a serving?
There are 22g of carbohydrates per serving.
How long should the chicken marinate?
The chicken should be marinated for at least one hour in the refrigerator.
What type of pineapple should I use?
The recipe calls for one 15 1/4 ounce can of unsweetened pineapple chunks.
How much pineapple juice is reserved for the marinade?
You should reserve 1/2 cup of the juice from the canned pineapple.
What ingredients are in the tropical marinade?
The marinade consists of reserved pineapple juice, soy sauce, vegetable oil, brown sugar, garlic powder, ground ginger, dry mustard, and ground pepper.
How do you prepare the marinade?
Mix the ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
What size should the chicken be cut into?
The boneless chicken breasts should be cut into 1-inch cubes.
What vegetables are needed for the kabobs?
The recipe uses green pepper, medium mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes.
How should the green pepper be prepared?
One large green pepper should be cut into 1-inch pieces.
How many mushrooms are required?
You will need 12 medium mushrooms, which can be left whole or halved.
How many cherry tomatoes are used?
The recipe calls for 18 cherry tomatoes.
What type of grill heat is recommended?
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
How long do the kabobs take to grill?
They should be grilled for approximately 20 minutes.
How often should I turn the kabobs on the grill?
Turn the kabobs occasionally and baste them frequently with the reserved marinade.
What should the kabobs be served over?
They are best served over a bed of hot cooked rice.
How much soy sauce is in the recipe?
The recipe requires 1/2 cup of soy sauce.
Is brown sugar used in the glaze?
Yes, the recipe uses 1 tablespoon of brown sugar.
What amount of ground ginger is used?
The marinade requires 2 teaspoons of ground ginger.
Does the recipe use dry mustard?
Yes, one teaspoon of dry mustard is included in the marinade mixture.
How much vegetable oil is needed?
The recipe calls for 1/4 cup of vegetable oil.
What amount of garlic powder is in the marinade?
Use one teaspoon of garlic powder.
Is this recipe suitable for summer gatherings?
Yes, it is described as perfect for summer gatherings and backyard barbecues.
How many total ingredients are used?
There are 13 total ingredients used in this recipe.
What is the first step in the instructions?
The first step is to place the cubed chicken breasts in a large, shallow dish.
Can I use the marinade liquid more than once?
The liquid used for marinating the chicken is reserved and used for basting during the grilling process.