Pineapple Chicken Kabobs
Fire up the grill and bring tropical flavors to your backyard with these Pineapple Chicken Kabobs. Juicy chicken pieces are marinated in a sweet and savory sauce with hints of garlic and ginger, paired with caramelized pineapple and colorful bell peppers. Perfect for summer BBQs, quick dinners, or anytime you crave a sweet and smoky twist. This easy recipe is a flavorful dinner idea that’s family-friendly, fun to make, and guaranteed to be a hit at the table.
Equipment
- Grill
- Skewers
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 0.33 cup soy sauce
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, olive oil, garlic, and ginger. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add chicken cubes to the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
- Preheat grill to medium-high and lightly oil the grates.
- Thread chicken, pineapple, and bell peppers onto skewers.
- Grill kabobs 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked and slightly charred.
- Serve hot and enjoy with your favorite sides.
Notes
Soak wooden skewers before grilling and brush kabobs with marinade in the last 2 minutes for extra flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 28gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 520mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg
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