This post is sponsored by the National Turkey Federation.
Hawaiian Turkey Kabobs are sweet, hearty and protein packed. Skewer pineapple, red pepper, red onion, and marinated turkey breast to toss on the grill for a casual meal any day of the week.
These Hawaiian Turkey Kabobs are grilled to perfection and the turkey remains moist because it’s infused with a Hawaiian marinade, juicy pineapple and fresh veggies.
I love using turkey breast in our meals because it’s a lean source of protein that’s super versatile in recipes and it’s nutritionally dense with B vitamins and mineral selenium that acts as a powerful antioxidant.
This grill recipe is easy to prepare– just marinate turkey, chop the produce and skewer them up before tossing on the grill.
When grilling white meat turkey like turkey tenderloins, be sure to cook to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
It’s a great time to try turkey in your summer kabobs recipe since this month is for turkey lovers… June is National Turkey Lover’s Month.
This recipe also makes a great meal prep to get you ready for eating healthy all week long.
After you grill the Hawaiian Turkey Kabobs, remove the skewers and pack them in tupperware with brown rice and broccoli or a side salad for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
Need some yummy sides for this meal? Try these perfect pairings.
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- Prep Time: 45 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 55 mins
- Yield: 8 skewers 1x
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Hawaiian Turkey Kabobs are sweet, hearty and protein packed. Skewer pineapple, red pepper, red onion, and marinated turkey breast to toss on the grill for a casual meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces pineapple, large dice (about 2 cups)
- 1 large red bell pepper, cut into large chunks
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless turkey breast tenderloins, cut into large chunks
- 1 red onion, large chunks
- For marinade
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Sriracha hot sauce to taste, if desired
Instructions
- Prepare marinade by pouring all ingredients into a plastic bag or mixing in a large bowl. Reserve ¼ cup marinade and set aside. Add chunked turkey breast to plastic bag or bowl with marinade and allow to soak in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- On 8 metal grill skewers or pre soaked wooden skewers, alternate pineapple, bell pepper, marinated turkey breast, and red onion.
- Preheat grill over medium high heat and cook skewers for 8-10 minutes or until turkey is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Rotate skewers halfway through cooking and baste with reserved marinade every 3 minutes until fully cooked.
- Serve warm with brown rice if desired.
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I love grilling kabobs – they scream summer! I will definitely have to give these a try and our next BBQ! Thanks for creating such a delightful recipe.
Kabobs are so easy and flavorful, I don’t know why I don’t make them more often. These may need to go on the menu next week.
These kabobs look so delicious! They’ll be perfect for entertaining this summer! So easy too!
Kabobs with pineapple are the best! I can’t wait to try these on my new BBQ.
These look GREAT! Time for some turkey kabobs!
We’ve been grilling so much lately and I definitely want to add these turkey kabobs to the must grill list!
Grilled pineapple is the best. And I love that you used pineapple juice in the marinade too! The perfect summer meal.
Love grilled veggies! These scream summer and I love the Hawaiian twist!
Colorful, flavorful, healthy! Cannot wait to take these for a spin on the grill. 🙂
OoOOo I’m loving these kabobs! Pineapple is such a great addition!
Perfect summer recipe!!! I do not cook enough with turkey – opting to always use chicken instead and I need to start using turkey!
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This is such a great idea. I love pineapple on the BBQ, so this is a great way to do that.
Grilled pineapple makes everything better! These are perfect for summer!
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Amazing kabobs, the meat looks tender and juicy, love the colorful veggies, so tempting!
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I absolutely LOVE the kabob strategy for grilling. I admit, though, that I’ve never tried it with turkey for fear of the meat drying out. With this yummy marinating step, I think you’ve solved that issue! Beautifully done!
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