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    Grits and Pinecones » Recipes » Chicken

    Grilled Chicken Skewers with Tomato Relish

    July 15, 2016 by Sharon Rigsby, Updated June 11, 2020 Leave a Comment

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    Grilled Chicken Skewers with Tomato Relish

    Just in time for your weekend cookout, I have a yummy, quick and easy and just a little different dish for you, Grilled Chicken Skewers with Tomato Relish. And, boy oh boy is it good!

    Grilled Chicken Skewers, cherry tomato skewer, scallions and lemons on a grill.

    This foolproof recipe for Grilled Chicken Skewers with Tomato Relish uses flavorful boneless, skinless chicken thighs which have been marinated in a delicious sauce of pineapple juice, soy sauce, and brown sugar and then grilled. And, as if it wasn’t already tasty enough, the chicken is then topped with a bright, bold and scrumptious tomato relish made with grilled cherry tomatoes, scallions, and lemons.

    This delicious Tomato Relish is what sets this dish apart and it and it elevates the flavors of the marinated chicken to the next level.  Add some quinoa, cauliflower rice or a pasta salad and you will have a healthy meal which is perfect for a family cookout or a barbecue with friends.

    If you love chicken cooked on the grill like I do, you might also like these recipes: The Best and Easiest Grilled Chicken, and Grilled Beer Can Chicken.

    The ingredients are simple: boneless, skinless chicken thighs or you could substitute chicken breasts, cherry tomatoes, scallions, lemons, pineapple juice, brown sugar, ketchup, low-sodium soy sauce, ground ginger, garlic, unsalted butter, honey, kosher salt and ground black pepper. You will also need 6 metal skewers for this recipe.  (If you don’t have skewers, you could grill the chicken and vegetables in a grill basket.)

    Grilled Chicken Skewers with Tomato Relish ingredients including chicken breast and cherry tomatoes.

    To make this delicious dish gather your ingredients and add the pineapple juice, brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, ground ginger, and garlic to a small bowl and mix well. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the marinade mixture to add to the tomato relish.

    Marinade for Grilled Chicken Skewers with Tomato Relish in a large glass measuring cup.

    Pour the remaining marinade mixture into a gallon size plastic bag and add the chicken. Seal the bag and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours. (The longer the better!)

    Marinade mixture and chicken in a gallon size plastic bag.

    Loosely thread the chunks of marinated chicken on the skewers. The pieces should be touching, but not packed together or compressed.

    Thread the cherry tomatoes on the skewers.

    Chicken skewers, cherry tomato skewer, lemon halves, and scallions on a baking sheet.

    Set up your grill for direct heat cooking. Clean and oil the grate and place on the grill.

    When the grill and grates are hot, place the chicken skewers, cherry tomato skewers, scallions and lemon halves cut side down on the grate and cover.

     Chicken Skewers, cherry tomato skewer, scallions and lemons on a grill.

    Grill the chicken for about 15 minutes or until done, turning every few minutes or so.

    Grill the vegetables for about 10 minutes or until charred, turning scallions and tomatoes as needed to brown evenly.

    Remove the chicken and vegetables from the grill,  tent the chicken with foil and let it rest for about 10 minutes.

    Grilled Chicken Skewers, cherry tomato skewer, scallions and lemons on a baking sheet.

    In the meantime, mix the reserved marinade, butter, and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat until the butter is melted.

    Chop the scallions, squeeze the juice out of the lemons, and combine with the tomatoes and honey mixture in a small bowl. Using a potato masher, coarsely mash the tomatoes. Add salt and pepper to taste if needed.

    The tomato relish in a bowl.

    Serve the tomato relish over the grilled chicken and garnish with fresh basil if desired. Enjoy!

    Grilled Chicken Skewers with Tomato Relish on a serving platter garnished with scallions and lemon.

    Grilled Chicken Skewers, cherry tomato skewer, scallions and lemons on a grill.

    Grilled Chicken Skewers with Tomato Relish

    Sharon Rigsby
    Perfect for your next BBQ, Grilled Chicken Skewers with Tomato Relish features marinated chicken kabobs topped with grilled tomatoes, scallions, and lemons!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 55 mins
    Course Main Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 353 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into chunks (about 6 thighs), can substitute breasts

    Chicken Marinade

    • ½ cup pineapple juice
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • ⅓ cup ketchup
    • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
    • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
    • 2 cloves garlic minced

    Tomato Relish

    • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
    • 1 bunch scallions
    • 2 lemons
    • 2 tablespoon reserved chicken marinade
    • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
    • 2 tablespoon honey

    Instructions
     

    • Add the pineapple juice, brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, ground ginger, and garlic to a small bowl and mix well. Reserve 2 Tablespoons of the marinade mixture to add to the tomato relish.
    • Pour the remaining marinade mixture into a gallon size plastic bag and add the chicken. Seal the bag and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours. (The longer the better!)
    • Loosely thread the chunks of marinated chicken on the skewers. The pieces should be touching, but not packed together or compressed.
    • Thread the cherry tomatoes on the skewers.
    • Set up your grill for direct heat cooking. Clean and oil the grate and place on the grill.
    • When the grill and grates are hot, place the chicken skewers, cherry tomato skewers, scallions and lemon halves cut side down on the grate and cover.
    • Grill the chicken for about 15 minutes or until done, turning every few minutes or so.
    • Grill the vegetables for about 10 minutes or until charred, turning scallions and tomatoes as needed to brown evenly.
    • Remove the chicken and vegetables from the grill, tent the chicken with foil and let it rest for about 10 minutes.
    • In the meantime, mix the reserved marinade, butter, and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat until the butter is melted.
    • Chop the scallions, squeeze the juice out of the lemons, and combine with the tomatoes and honey mixture in a small bowl. Using a potato masher, coarsely mash the tomatoes. Add salt and pepper to taste if needed.
    • Serve the tomato relish over the grilled chicken and garnish with chopped basil if desired. Enjoy!

    Notes

    Nutrition

    Calories: 353kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 32gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.05gCholesterol: 138mgSodium: 915mgPotassium: 356mgFiber: 2gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 1100IUVitamin C: 44.6mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1.8mg
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    Hello, I'm Sharon Rigsby, blogger, recipe developer, videographer, and photographer for Grits and Pinecones®. I have well over 50 years of experience in the kitchen, and there is nothing I like better than developing and reimagining recipes for my family, friends, and you!

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