Grilled Hawaiian Chicken Chili Kebabs

Grilled Hawaiian Chicken Chili Kebabs include the perfect heat + sweet flavor combination!

Summer is waning. Are you feeling it, too?

We’re back-to-school clothes shopping (Just HOW do our daughters’ pants not fit after a few short months off from school?!), picking up class schedules and supply lists, and cramming in dental and vision check-ups before our calendars are consumed by school and all of its related activities. We have a 9th grader and a 4th grader this year. Time is going by so fast. Too fast!

And while we still have a couple solid months of good-weather grilling ahead of us here in Minnesota, I’m also feeling the pull to enjoy every meal possible from the grill. These Grilled Hawaiian Chicken Chili Kebabs have made for fun appetizers and tasty main entrees this summer. Light the grill and give this recipe a try!

* This post is sponsored by Gold’n Plump®.

If you’re familiar with the grilling archives here, you know that I’m just a little bit obsessed with kebabs. The inspiration for this latest recipe comes from one of my family’s favorite pizza topping combinations: Hawaiian with Canadian bacon and pineapple. I also added some red onion to the kebabs, because I believe that every grilled skewer is made better by a little caramelized onion love.

I’m happy to purchase Gold’n Plump® Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Fillets to feed my family. The chicken breasts are hand-trimmed so well that I never have to cut any fat from them, and I like that they never include sodium solution injections.

I have been partnering with Gold’n Plump, a local chicken brand based out of St. Cloud, Minnesota, for the past 3 years. Gold’n Plump chickens are raised by family farmers who are committed to high quality, wholesome, good chicken. Good chicken is their mission, and they are proud to add two new attributes to their All Natural chicken products: No Antibiotics-Ever and the American Humane Certified™ farm program seal.

If you are confused by chicken product labeling, be sure to take a look at this Chicken Checklist. Gold’n Plump created it to help consumers decipher chicken labels while grocery shopping. It’s a super quick and informative little read.

I suppose I could have gone with a more Italian tomato-based seasoning for these grilled Hawaiian chicken chili kebabs, to keep with the Hawaiian pizza theme. But I was up for a little different flavoring combination. I wanted some sweet heat. So the tender chunks of chicken are flavored with a mixture consisting mostly of brown sugar and chili powder. And it’s wonderful. I love the kick of chili with the fresh, sweet pineapple.

I created these kebabs with shorter skewers that are perfect for appetizer-sized portions. You could still serve these shorter skewers as a main entree or opt for the more traditional longer skewers. Kebabs are casual fare. Do whatever fits your fancy. Just promise me you’ll make these kebabs!

Grilled Hawaiian Chicken Chili Kabobs

Yield: 4 servings

prep time: 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

cook time: 15 minutes mins

total time: 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Grilled Hawaiian Chicken Chili Kabobs include the perfect heat + sweet flavor combination!

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Ingredients

• ¼ cup packed brown sugar
• ½ tablespoon mild or medium chili powder
• ½ teaspoon Morton kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
• ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
• 1¼ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1¼" pieces
• ½ tablespoon olive oil
• ¼ pound Canadian bacon slices, cut into 1¼" pieces
• ½ of a large red onion, cut into 1¼" pieces
• ¼ of a large pineapple, cut into 1¼" pieces

Instructions

• If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 1 hour before grilling.
• In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, chili powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and ginger.
• In a medium bowl, drizzle oil over chicken and fold to coat evenly. Sprinkle the spiced brown sugar mixture over the chicken and fold again to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for one hour.
• Thread seasoned chicken, Canadian bacon, onion, and pineapple onto skewers. Sprinkle with salt and pepper on all sides.
• Heat grill to medium to medium-high heat. Make sure grates are scrubbed clean and then oiled (see Notes). 
• Place kabobs on hot grill grates and cook until beautifully charred. Turn the kabobs and continue to cook until charred again. The chicken should be cooked through after 12-15 minutes of total cook time, depending on the grill heat and size of chicken pieces. Remove from grill and serve hot.

Notes

I like to use long skewers to serve as a main entree, and shorter skewers to serve as an appetizer. 

To oil the grates:  Add some vegetable oil or olive oil to a small bowl. Then fold a heavy paper towel a few times to make a smaller square. With a tongs, grasp the folded paper towel and dip it into the oil until the paper towel is soaked. Then run the paper towel over the grates, repeating until all grill grates are thoroughly oiled.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 1 Calories: 159kcal Carbohydrates: 8g Protein: 23g Fat: 4g Saturated Fat: 1g Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g Cholesterol: 61mg Sodium: 231mg Sugar: 7g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated by Spoonacular. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee accuracy. If your health depends on nutrition information, please calculate again with your own favorite calculator.

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© Brenda | A Farmgirl’s Dabbles

Cuisine: American

Course: Grilling

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Here are a few more chicken kebab recipes you might enjoy:

• Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken Kebabs
• Herby Grilled Chicken Kebabs with Grapes and Shallots
• Grilled Honey Chipotle Chicken Kebabs
• Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken Kebabs
• Fajita Chicken Kebabs from Well Plated by Erin
• Mediterranean Chicken Kebab Salad from SkinnyTaste
• BBQ Chicken Kebabs from Carlsbad Cravings
• Balsamic and Honey Chicken Skewers from FoodieCrush

This post is sponsored by Gold’n Plump, a local chicken brand based out of St. Cloud, Minnesota. I am partnering with them again this year to bring you delicious new chicken recipes from our kitchen and backyard grills. All opinions are 100% my own, as always. Thank you for supporting the brands that help make this site possible!