Description
Grilled Chicken Pineapple Kabobs are a savory and sweet dish perfect for summer barbecues, featuring marinated chicken chunks and juicy pineapple grilled to perfection.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1/2 red onion, cut into chunks
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, olive oil, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper to make the marinade.
- Add the chicken cubes to the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread marinated chicken, pineapple, bell peppers, and onion alternately onto the skewers.
- Grill the kabobs for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice char.
- Serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Use fresh pineapple for better flavor and texture.
- Marinate the chicken longer for deeper flavor.
- You can also broil the kabobs in the oven if a grill is not available.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
