Grilled Chicken Skewers Recipe (With Pineapple Teriyaki Sauce)

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Recipe Cost $6.09

Recipe Serving Cost $1.01

This Grilled Chicken Skewers Recipe is covered with pineapple teriyaki sauce that takes them to another level. It’s an easy grilling recipe.

You can make this chicken kabob recipe for about $6.09. It makes six servings which work out to be about $1.01 per serving!

For another excellent, kabob recipe try my Grilled Steak Kabobs.

An overhead picture of the finished Grilled Chicken Skewers on a white platter.

In my opinion, grilling during the summertime is a must. I love the chicken skewers from Costco but wanted to make my version with a delicious pineapple teriyaki twist.

These skewers are grilled to perfection and topped with a delicious Pineapple Teriyaki Sauce that I also use in my Teriyaki Steak Tips recipe.

Brushing the sauce on the chicken during the last minute of cooking creates a caramelized coating on the mouth-wateringly delicious chicken.

These chicken skewers are a great meal option because you can serve them alongside almost anything, from Mac and Cheese to Baked Beans to a Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad.

The possibilities of side dishes that will go with these skewers are almost limitless, making it the perfect meal any time of the year but definitely in the summertime!

Ingredients and Cost

Per Serving Cost: $1.01

Recipe Cost: $6.09

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts – $2.99
2 Tablespoons olive oil – $0.28
½ teaspoon salt – $0.01
½ teaspoon ground black pepper – $0.03
Pineapple Teriyaki sauce – $2.78

NOTE: The recipe prices are calculated by using grocery store websites. The actual cost of the recipe will vary depending on what ingredients you already have.

Instructions

First, soak the skewers in a bowl of water for at least 30 minutes before using them.
Next, preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Meanwhile, cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces and toads in olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Thread the chicken pieces onto the skewers. Grill the skewers, frequently flipping, until the internal temperature is 165 degrees F.
Finally, within the last minute of cooking, brush the teriyaki sauce over the chicken skewers. Remove from the grill and serve.

Recipe Variations

You can use any sauce that you’d like in this recipe. Some ideas are BBQ sauce and teriyaki sauce. I personally love the pineapple teriyaki sauce in my steak tips recipe.
Instead of boneless skinless chicken breasts, you can use pork tenderloin. Just cook the pork until the internal temperature reads 145 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer.

Storage Tips

SERVE: You can keep the grilled chicken skewers at room temperature for about two hours before they need to be refrigerated.

STORE: Cover and store leftovers in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.

FREEZE: Once cooled, remove the chicken from the skewers and place it in an airtight container or freezer-safe Ziploc bag for about two months.

A close up picture of a pile of Grilled Chicken Skewers on a white platter.

Cook’s Tools

Bamboo skewers
Mixing bowl
Measuring cups and spoons
Liquid measuring cup
Pastry brush
Grilling tools

Recipe FAQs

How do you cut chicken for skewers?

Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces. Doing this will ensure the pieces of meat do not fall off the skewer into the grill while cooking.

What is good to eat with chicken kabobs?

A few of my favorite side dishes to serve alongside this chicken kabob recipe include the following:
Grilled Pineapple
Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
Pineapple Salsa
Coconut Rice
Spinach Salad

Do you soak skewers in hot or cold water?

The temperature of the water does not matter when soaking your skewers. It only matters that you soak them for at least 30 minutes before grilling. Doing this ensures that the wooden skewers do not burn while on the grill.

The finished grilled chicken served over white rice.

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