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Pineapple Chicken Kabobs

Pineapple Chicken Kabobs That Will Brighten Your Grill Game

Delight in the enchanting flavors of Pineapple Chicken Kabobs—juicy chicken and sweet pineapple skewered for a perfect summer dish.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Kabobs
  • 2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Lean protein base.
  • 1 medium Fresh Pineapple Cubed; adds sweetness.
  • 2 medium Bell Peppers Provide color and crunch.
  • 1 medium Red Onion Gives mild sweetness.
For the Marinade
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Keeps chicken moist.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce or Tamari For umami flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Pineapple Juice Intensifies flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Ketchup Adds sweetness.
  • 2 tablespoons Dark Brown Sugar For caramelization.
  • 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Essential flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Root Essential aromatic.
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch For thickening dipping sauce.

Equipment

  • Grill
  • skewers
  • Mixing Bowl
  • small saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, pineapple juice, ketchup, dark brown sugar, olive oil, sesame oil, minced garlic, and fresh ginger. Season with salt and pepper. Marinate chicken in the mixture for at least 1 hour.
  2. Wash and chop the bell peppers and red onion into bite-sized pieces. Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Thread marinated chicken, pineapple, bell peppers, and red onion onto skewers.
  4. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Brush the grates with olive oil.
  5. Grill kebabs for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally until chicken is cooked through and pineapple is caramelized.
  6. In a saucepan, boil the remaining marinade for 3-5 minutes to create a dipping sauce.
  7. Serve grilled kabobs hot with the dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1kabobCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For the best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Ensure you soak wooden skewers to prevent burning. Cut chicken and veggies to a uniform size for even cooking.

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