Description
These Pineapple Chicken Kabobs are a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for grilling season. Tender chicken marinated in a flavorful sauce, threaded onto skewers with fresh pineapple, bell peppers, and onions, then grilled to perfection.
Ingredients
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For the Kabobs
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, chopped into 1 1/2 -inch cubes
- 3 cups cubed fresh pineapple from 1 pineapple (slice 1-inch thick, then cube)
- 2 large or 3 small bell peppers cut into 1 1/2 -inch pieces (use assorted colors for contrast)
- 1 large red onion cut into 1 1/2 -inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil plus additional as needed for brushing the grill
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 12 wooden or metal skewers about 10 to 12 inches long
For the Marinade and Basting Sauce
- 1/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
- 1/3 cup canned pineapple juice 100% juice
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons grated or minced fresh ginger root
- 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken and Marinade – Place the chicken pieces in a plastic bag and marinate. Whisk the marinade ingredients in a bowl and divide. Marinate the chicken for 1-3 hours.
- Assemble the Skewers – Toss pineapple, peppers, and onion with oil, salt, and pepper. Thread chicken and veggies onto skewers.
- Make the Basting Sauce – Mix cornstarch and water. Heat reserved marinade with cornstarch until thickened.
- Grill the Kabobs – Preheat grill. Grill skewers, basting with sauce, until chicken is cooked through.
Notes
- Transfer assembled kabobs to a baking sheet and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before grilling.
- Avoid marinating the chicken for more than 4 hours due to the acid in the pineapple juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kabob
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg