Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken Kabobs

Nothing beats a sizzling hot skewer from the grill that’s slathered down with a luscious, sticky finger-lickin’ sauce.  These Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken Kabobs are fast and easy to make and are a guaranteed hit at your dinner table!

Here in Washington State the weather is often unpredictable.  For the most part it’s been the perfect Summer.  But a couple of weeks ago we had a rainy spell for a few days and, just my luck, I was seriously craving some good barbecued food. Grilling in rainy weather, especially when the grill isn’t under a covered landing, isn’t a whole lot of fun.  But I wasn’t going to let that stop me and decided to try out a new kitchen gadget that I received for review, the Cuisinart Griddler Deluxe.

It does practically everything, so why not grill kabobs?

The Griddler Deluxe has two separate plates that can either be combined for an extra large cooking surface or adjusted into several different combinations (contact grill, full grill, full griddle, grill/griddle, panini press, top melt, etc).  It has a fabulous “sear” function that gets up to 500 degrees F and can be adjusted separately for the top and bottom plates.  And as for cleanup – a cinch!

Cuisinart sent me one to try out with a note that  I was under no obligation whatsoever to write about it.  I want to stress that I only promote products that I personally use and like and I am so pleased with this product that I want to share it with you.  I am not being compensated to write about this product and all opinions are entirely my own.

Note:  I made this recipe using the Cuisinart Griddler Deluxe as pictured below but the recipe instructions are for cooking the kabobs on a standard grill.  The method is very similar if you’re using the Griddler Deluxe.

These Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken Kabobs are quick to assemble and the sauce takes all of 5 minutes to make from start to finish.  You can assemble the kabobs up to a day in advance and keep them refrigerated until ready to grill.  They make the perfect dinner for a Summer’s evening or for a rainy day when you want some “happy food” to cheer you up.

You can easily customize these kabobs to your own preferences.  You can substitute pork or shrimp and use whatever vegetables you like.  Whatever combination you choose, you’re going to love these finger-lickin’ kabobs!

So let’s get started and I’ll show you the Griddler Deluxe in action!

To make the teriyaki sauce, combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan.  Bring it to a boil, reduce the heat to medium, and simmer for two minutes.

You’re going to love this teriyaki sauce!  So quick and easy to make and so perfect for your soon-to-be sizzling kabobs!

Cut up the chicken, pineapple, red bell peppers and onions.

Thread them onto the skewers, alternating the ingredients.  Lightly brush all sides with some extra virgin olive oil.

Preheat the grill to high heat and place the kabobs and the grill.

The Griddler Deluxe has a couple of features that are perfect for grilling steaks, chicken breasts, kabobs, etc.  First of all, it has an awesome “sear” function that’s perfect for achieving a nicely browned outer layer while sealing in the juices for a tender and moist interior.

Secondly, it has two plates.  These plates can either be laid down and used as an extra large cooking surface (with or without the grill grates – there’s also the option of a flat surface for making things like pancakes and eggs), or the top plate can be adjusted to hover just above the kabobs so that they’re simultaneously cooked on the bottom and the top – and both sides simultaneously get those gorgeous grill marks!  The “sear” function I mentioned before can be adjusted separately for the top and bottom plates.

Grill for about 6-7 minutes on both sides or until nicely browned and the chicken is cooked through.

Generously brush all sides of the kabobs with the teriyaki sauce.

Serve immediately and enjoy!