Mike's Pineapple Chicken Skewers

Source : To Brine Chicken In A Small Pot Heat Two Cups Water Salt And Sugar Until Dissolved Add Some Ice Cubes To Cool The Mixture Down Pour In Large Bowl ...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : June 11, 2026

Step:

  1. TO BRINE CHICKEN: In a small pot, heat two cups water, salt and sugar until dissolved. Add some ice cubes to cool the mixture down. Pour in large bowl. Add chicken breasts. Add just enough cold water to cover breasts. Add four cups ice and mix up. Place in fridge to brine for five to six hours minimum or no longer than eight hours. You can also pre-cut your chicken into 1"x1" cubes and brine for 2 1/2 to 4 hours.

  2. Add everything in the Marinade section [except for the Teriyaki Miso Sauce] in a Ziplock bag and mix.

  3. Pull chicken from brine and place in marinade bag. Allow chicken to marinate for two hours or longer. Reserve marinade sauce for later use.

    Mike's Pineapple Chicken Skewers recipe step 3 photo
  4. Chop all vegetables in 1"x1" cubes. Cut chicken in 1"x1" cubes as well. Thread chicken on metal skewers starting and ending with chicken pieces. Thread vegetables and pineapple in between chicken pieces.

    Mike's Pineapple Chicken Skewers recipe step 4 photo
  5. OPTIONAL: Lightly brush constructed skewers with Teriyaki Miso Sauce. This sauce is optional since it does have a slightly bitter Miso taste to it. However, by adding the pineapple chunks, it negates the flavor almost entirely.

    Mike's Pineapple Chicken Skewers recipe step 5 photo
  6. Grill until fully cooked at 425° to 450°. Usually about 15 minutes. Be careful not to burn by turning skewers regularly. Serve with Tortillas, Naan bread or any other breads that you can place your chicken in.

    Mike's Pineapple Chicken Skewers recipe step 6 photo
  7. You can also bake these. I use a convection oven like the one pictured. If you choose to bake, add chicken chunks, vegetables and pineapples on a nonstick sheet or oven safe liner and bake at 425° for 30 minutes. Serve with white rice.

    Mike's Pineapple Chicken Skewers recipe step 7 photo
  8. Lastly, you can use your pineapple marinade to make a thick sauce to drizzle over rice. Do this by bringing marinade to a hard boil and adding 2 tablespoons corn starch mixed with a small amount of water in a seperate bowl. Then, slowly add it to your simmering marinade. Simmer until sauce thickens to the consistency you desire.The longer it simmers the thicker your sauce will become.

    Mike's Pineapple Chicken Skewers recipe step 8 photo

Ingredients

  1. Meats
  2. 4 Extra Large Boneless Chicken Breasts [fat trimmed]
  3. Vegetables & Fruits
  4. 4 large Green Bell Peppers
  5. 1 can Pineapple Chunks
  6. 2 large Purple Onions
  7. Marinade
  8. 1 can 20 oz Dole Crushed Pineapples
  9. 1 1/2 cup Teriyaki Sauce [your favorite brand]
  10. 1 tbsp Minced Ginger
  11. 2 tbsp Garlic Chili Sauce
  12. 1 Bottle Teriyaki Miso Sauce [optional] [not to be mixed in marinade]
  13. Optional Brine
  14. 1/2 cup Sugar
  15. 1/2 cup Salt
  16. Equipment
  17. 1 gallon Sized Ziplock Bag
  18. 1 Pair Barbecue Tongs
  19. 8 Metal Skewers
  20. 1 large Bowl
  21. 1 small Pot
  22. 1 Brush
  23. Serving Suggestions
  24. 1 Tortilla - Naan - Pita Breads [or bad of your choosing]
  25. 1 White Rice

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