Pineapple Chicken Kabobs (Print Version)
Tender chicken and sweet pineapple chunks marinated in a savory sauce, grilled to juicy perfection for a tropical barbecue delight.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken & Marinade
01 - 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
02 - 1/3 cup soy sauce
03 - 1/4 cup pineapple juice
04 - 2 tablespoons honey
05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
08 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
→ Skewers
09 - 1 whole fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, cut into 1.5-inch chunks
10 - 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
11 - 1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
12 - 1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
→ Garnish
13 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
14 - Lime wedges
# How to Make It:
01 - Whisk together soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey, olive oil, garlic, ginger, and black pepper in a large bowl until fully combined.
02 - Add chicken cubes to the marinade, toss thoroughly to coat, cover bowl, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor penetration.
03 - Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent charring, or prepare metal skewers for grilling.
04 - Heat grill to medium-high temperature of approximately 400°F.
05 - Thread marinated chicken, pineapple chunks, bell pepper pieces, and onion wedges alternately onto skewers in a repeating pattern.
06 - Place skewers on preheated grill and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, rotating every few minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature and develops light char marks.
07 - Remove kabobs from grill and allow to rest for 2 to 3 minutes before serving with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The marinade transforms ordinary chicken into something extraordinary with minimal effort
- Grilling fruit brings out natural sweetness that balances the savory chicken perfectly
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- Reserve some marinade before adding raw chicken if you want to brush it on while grilling
- Overcrowding the skewers prevents proper heat circulation and uneven cooking
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- Metal skewers conduct heat and cook the meat from the inside out, reducing cooking time slightly
- Cut all ingredients to the same size so everything finishes cooking at the same time