Grilled Pineapple Chicken Kebabs
Grilled Pineapple Chicken Kebabs are a delicious, tropical-inspired dish made with marinated chicken, fresh pineapple, and colorful bell peppers grilled to perfection on skewers.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes plus marinating time
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Wooden or metal skewers
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, olive oil, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper to make the marinade.
- Add the chicken cubes to the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably 2-4 hours.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes if using.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread marinated chicken, pineapple chunks, red and green bell pepper pieces onto skewers, alternating ingredients.
- Grill kebabs for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is fully cooked and lightly charred.
- Remove from grill and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken longer for deeper flavor.
- Use metal skewers for easier grilling and turning.
- Serve with rice or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kebab (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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