~Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs~

🍢 Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs

🔹 Ingredients

For the Marinade (Savory Base):

For the Glaze (Sweet Finish):

• 1/2 cup pineapple juice

• 2 tbsp brown sugar

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (to thicken)

For the Kabobs:

• Chicken Breasts

• Fresh pineapple chunks

• Bell peppers (red, yellow, green – mix it up)

• Pearl onions (parboiled for 2–3 min if you want them tender)

• Skewers (soaked in water 30 mins if wooden)

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🔪 Step-by-Step

1. Marinate the Chicken (2–24 hours ahead)

• Whisk together all marinade ingredients.

• Toss chicken in it and refrigerate, covered. More time = more flavor.

2. Make the Pineapple Teriyaki Glaze

• In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, and sesame oil.

• Stir cornstarch + water in a small bowl, then add to the pan.

• Simmer, stirring often, until thickened and glossy (5–7 minutes).

• Set aside to cool slightly.

3. Assemble the Kabobs

• Alternate chicken, pineapple chunks, bell peppers, and pearl onions on skewers.

• Pro tip: Start and end with something sturdy (like onion or pepper) to anchor the skewer.

4. Grill Time

• Preheat grill to medium-high.

• Grill kabobs for ~10–12 minutes total, turning every few minutes.

• In the last 5 minutes, brush with the teriyaki glaze, letting it caramelize but not burn.

• Optional: Give a final brush just before serving.

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📝 Optional Garnishes

• Sprinkle of sesame seeds

• Chopped green onions

• Lime wedges on the side

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This recipe was generated by ChatGPT, the instructions that I gave it was: "Okay what I want to do is make chicken kabob. I want to marinate the chicken and coat them with a sweet sauce. I thought some type marinade that will compliment the sweet." And this is the recipe that it come up with!

~~Tahini (Sesame Seed Paste) Recipe~~

Ingredients:

• 3 Tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/3 cup tepid water

Directions:

• Place sesame seeds in a blender or food processor and grind until smooth.
• Add sesame oil. 
• Process until combined. With the blender running, add the water in a very slow, steady stream and blend until smooth.

~~ Diana's Honey Sesame Chicken Kabobs ~~

 Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup Tahini marinade - See below
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes (You can use any type of meat cut into cubes)
• 2 cloves garlic
• 5 small onions, cut into 2 inch pieces
• 2 red bell peppers, cut into 2 inch pieces
• 2 doz. Cherry tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• Skewers

Directions:

• In a large bowl, whisk together oil, honey, soy sauce, tahini and pepper. 
• Place the chicken, garlic, onions and peppers in the bowl, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours (the longer the better, I usually marinate them for 24 hours.).
• Preheat the grill for high heat.
• Drain marinade from the chicken and vegetables into a saucepan. Add the cornstarch and stir until smooth. Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from the heat; set aside.
• Thread chicken and vegetables alternately onto the skewers.

(Hint: I found some 1/4 inch wide skewers or use two skewers instead of to prevent the chicken and vegetables from rotating)

(Hint: put the chicken and vegetables each on spate skewers, that way you can take each vegetable off the grill when they are done)

Baste with honey glaze. Grill 4-6 minutes longer or until chicken juices run clear, turning and basting frequently.

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~~Tahini (Sesame Seed Paste) Recipe~~

Ingredients:

• 3 Tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/3 cup tepid water

Directions:

• Place sesame seeds in a blender or food processor and grind until smooth. 
• Add sesame oil. 
• Process until combined. With the blender running, add the water in a very slow, steady stream and blend until smooth.