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Pineapple Chicken Kabobs Recipe

Pineapple Chicken Kabobs Recipe

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  • Author: Megane
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Yield: 10-12 kabobs 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

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

  1. 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.
  2. Assemble the Skewers – Toss pineapple, peppers, and onion with oil, salt, and pepper. Thread chicken and veggies onto skewers.
  3. Make the Basting Sauce – Mix cornstarch and water. Heat reserved marinade with cornstarch until thickened.
  4. 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