Description
Juicy grilled chicken alternated with pineapple, onions, peppers, and zucchini, bathed in a homemade teriyaki glaze. A perfect balance of sweet, savory, and smoky flavors ideal for summer cookouts.
Ingredients
1.5 lb boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
1 cup fresh pineapple chunks (from 1 small pineapple)
1 medium red onion, cut into 1.5-inch chunks
1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
1 small zucchini, sliced into ½-inch rounds
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon ketchup or cornstarch slurry (1 teaspoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water)
Instructions
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, lime juice, smoked paprika, garlic, sesame oil, and ginger.
Simmer on medium heat until bubbles form around the edges.
Stir in ketchup or cornstarch slurry.
Reduce sauce until it coats the back of a wooden spoon. Let cool slightly to prevent oil separation.
Alternately thread chicken, pineapple, onion, bell peppers, and zucchini onto skewers.
Brush skewers with the teriyaki sauce and grill for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally and brushing with additional sauce as needed, until chicken is fully cooked and vegetables are charred and tender.
Notes
For a leaner option, substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts.
Use fresh pineapple for best flavor; canned pineapple lacks the same taste and texture.
Shallots or yellow onions can be used in place of red onion for a milder sweetness.
Substitute Anaheim or bell peppers for green bell peppers for less heat.
Eggplant or mushrooms can replace zucchini for variety.
For gluten-free, ensure all soy sauce and ketchup used are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese-fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg