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Pineapple Chicken Kabobs

Delicious Pineapple Chicken Kabobs for a Tropical Feast

Pineapple Chicken Kabobs are a delightful blend of juicy chicken and fresh pineapple on skewers, perfect for summer grilling.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 27 minutes
Servings: 4 kabobs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 270

Ingredients
  

For the Kabobs
  • 1 lb Boneless (skinless) chicken breast Tofu can be swapped for a vegan option.
  • 1 cup Fresh pineapple Use canned pineapple in juice if fresh is unavailable.
  • 1 cup Bell peppers Any sweet variety can be substituted.
  • 1 medium Red onion Can be swapped with white onion or shallots.
For the Marinade
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil Any vegetable oil can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tsp Black pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 1/4 cup Soy sauce or tamari Use tamari for a gluten-free option.
  • 1/4 cup Canned pineapple juice Fresh juice is better.
  • 2 tbsp Ketchup Substitute with barbecue sauce if desired.
  • 1 tbsp Dark brown sugar Light brown sugar is an alternative.
  • 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil Adds richness.
  • 1 tbsp Sesame oil Adds richness.
  • 2 cloves Minced garlic Garlic powder can be used.
  • 1 tbsp Minced ginger Ground ginger is an alternative.
For the Dipping Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Water Used for thinning the sauce if needed.
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch Helps thicken the sauce.

Equipment

  • Grill
  • medium bowl
  • skewers
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, pineapple juice, ketchup, dark brown sugar, olive oil, sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  2. Cut boneless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and marinate in half of the marinade in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
  3. Chop bell peppers and red onion into uniform pieces while soaking wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
  4. Thread chicken, pineapple chunks, bell pepper pieces, and red onion alternately onto skewers.
  5. Preheat grill to medium-high heat, about 375°F to 425°F, brushing grates with olive oil.
  6. Grill skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and pineapple is caramelized.
  7. In a saucepan, bring remaining marinade to a boil, adding cornstarch mixed with water to thicken for dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1kabobCalories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 27gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Marinate chicken overnight for optimal flavor and soak wooden skewers before grilling for best results.

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