Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Thigh Kebabs
Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Thigh Kebabs feature juicy, tender thigh strips lacquered in a glossy, garlicky-sweet glaze with a hint of heat and tang from hot honey and pineapple. The soy-based sauce caramelizes at the edges for a sticky finish that pairs perfectly with rice or a crisp salad. Ideal for casual weeknight dinners or backyard grilling with friends.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons pineapple juice, 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons hot honey, garlic, brown sugar, salt, and ginger; stir until well mixed. Cook over medium heat until the sauce just begins to boil, about 5 minutes. Lower the heat to low and whisk in cornstarch until fully blended. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture begins to thicken, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the teriyaki sauce from the heat.
- 2
Thread the chicken onto skewers. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Brush both sides of the chicken with teriyaki sauce, reserving the remaining sauce, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- 4
Arrange the chicken skewers on the prepared baking sheet.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 13 minutes. Remove from the oven.
- 6
Position an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven broiler. Brush the skewers with more sauce. Broil each side for 2 to 3 minutes. Serve with extra teriyaki sauce on the side.
- Calories 231.92 kcal Moderate
- Protein 22.22 g Good Source
- Carbs 16.88 g Moderate
- Total Fat 9.15 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 3.06 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 100.93 mg High
- Sodium 530.08 mg High
- Fiber 0.15 g Low Source
- Sugar 10.35 g High
- Added Sugar 0.17 g Low Source
- Calcium 14.78 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.31 mg Low Source
- Potassium 88.63 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.67 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 12.03 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Thigh Kebabs is a Japanese dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Boneless Chicken Thigh, Brown Sugar, Cornstarch, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 231.92 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Thigh Kebabs?
- It is a Japanese kebab recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Thigh Kebabs made of?
- The main ingredients are Boneless Chicken Thigh, Brown Sugar, Cornstarch, Garlic, Ground Ginger. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Thigh Kebabs?
- Explore these Japanese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Thigh Kebabs?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 231.92 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Thigh Kebabs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 6 steps.
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