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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Thigh Kebabs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 31 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 2
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 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 12%
- Protein 22.22 g Good Source 44%
- Carbohydrate 16.88 g 6%
- Total Fat 9.15 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 3.06 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 100.93 mg High 34%
- Sodium 720.49 mg High 31%
- Dietary Fiber 0.15 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 10.35 g --
- Added Sugars 0.17 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 7.48 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.31 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 88.63 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 0.67 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 8.23 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
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.
- Is Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Thigh Kebabs healthy?
- Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Thigh Kebabs has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 231.92 calories and 22.22 g of protein, or 44% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 720.49 mg (31% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.06 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Corn and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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