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Chicken Pineapple Kabobs are so good and great for potlucks or family gatherings meal. They are tender, juicy, and so flavorful! Easy to make and the perfect addition to your outdoor grilling get together
These juicy and tender chicken kabobs are made with chunks of chicken breast, rep peppers, onions, and pineapples. Marinated in a homemade tangy and sweet marinade and grilled to perfection. This grilled chicken kabob recipe can be prepared ahead of time and ready in just 30 minutes. Serve it with a side of brown rice, quinoa, cauliflower rice, or more grilled veggies. They will also be great to add over salads. This pineapple chicken recipe will be perfect for your next cookout!
Why this chicken kabob is so good
- Easy to make: they are easy to put together and takes just about 30 minutes of your time.
- Healthy: made with chunks of chicken breast, pineapple, red peppers, onions, and soaked in a homemade healthier marinade.
- So tasty: they are so good, they will be the highlight of your family get together or cookout.
Ingredients you will need
For the pineapple chicken marinade:
Ketchup
Honey
Low-sodium soy sauce
Orange or pineapple juice
Olive oil, divided, plus more for brushing grill
Rice vinegar
Garlic cloves
Minced ginger
Sesame oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the Kabobs (kebabs):
Boneless, skinless chicken breast
Fresh cubed pineapple (about 3/4 of 3 lb pineapple)
Large red peppers
Red onion
How to make these Chicken Kabobs
- First, soak 10 wooden skewer sticks in the water for about 1 hour.
- Next, make the marinade: In a large mixing bowl, add all marinade ingredients. Whisk until well combined.
Place the chicken breast into a large Ziploc bag or in an air-tight container. Reserve 1/2 cup of the marinade for brushing and pour the rest over the chicken. Seal the bag and gently move the chicken around until evenly coated. - Marinate the chicken: Refrigerate and let marinate for at least an hour.
- Prepare the chicken skewers: Meanwhile cut the pineapple, pepper, and onion into cubes. Drizzle remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the veggies. Season with some salt and pepper, toss until well coated. Next, thread the chicken, cubed pineapple, red peppers, and onion onto the skewers.
- Grill the chicken kabobs: Brush the grill with some oil and preheat over medium-high heat.
Place the skewers onto the preheated grill. Next, brush the skewers with reserved marinade and grill for 5 minutes, then flip and brush again with the marinade. Cook for another 5-7 minutes more or until chicken is cooked through. - Finally, serve warm with the leftover marinade.
FAQ’s and tips
- Makes about 10 skewers. Serving size is 2 skewers
- You may substitute honey with maple syrup
- Any oil will work.
- You can make this recipe ahead like the day before, add in a bowl or ziplock bag, and grill the next day when ready.
- Use shrimp instead of chicken if you prefer.
- Place leftovers in a container and store in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. Reheat in the microwave when ready to eat. You can freeze for up to 2 months.
can you bake pineapple chicken kabobs instead
Don’t have an outdoor grill? You can bake these in the oven at 375 F for 20-25 mins and turning the chicken skewers to the other side halfway through. Another option would be to use a pan grill and grill it on your stovetop. If cooking on your stovetop, cook for 3-4 minutes on each side over medium heat.
How to store chicken kabobs
There are a couple of ways to store the chicken kabobs. One way would be to remove them from the skewers and place them in a tightly sealed container and then store them in the fridge. Another option would be to leave them on the skewers and tightly wrap with a plastic wrap. Then wrap again with foil and storing in the fridge.
Can you make chicken kabobs ahead
You can make the chicken kabobs a day ahead. Meaning, you may marinate the chicken and place it in a bowl and store it in the fridge till the next day. Add them on the skewers along with the pineapple, peppers, and onions.
Other easy chicken recipes
- Low Carb Bun-less Chicken Burger
- Balsamic Chicken Breast
- Chicken Caesar Wrap
- Chicken Burrito Bowl
- Easy Hawaiian Grilled Chicken Bowl
- Mediterranean Chicken
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Chicken Pineapple Kabobs
Ingredients
Marinade:
Kebabs:
- 1 3/4 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, chopped into 1 1/4-inch cube
- 3 cups fresh cubed pineapple, about 3/4 of 3 lb pineapple
- 1 1/2 large red peppers, diced into 1 1/4-inch piece
- 1 large red onion, diced into 1 1/4-inch piece
Instructions
- Soak 10 wooden skewer sticks in the water for about 1 hour.
- In a large mixing bowl, add all marinade ingredients. Whisk until well combined.
- Place the chicken breast into a large Ziploc bag or in an air-tight container. Reserve 1/2 cup of the marinade for brushing and pour the rest over the chicken.
- Seal the bag and gently move the chicken around until evenly coated. Refrigerate and let marinate for at least an hour.
- Meanwhile cut the pineapple, pepper, and onion into cubes. Drizzle remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the veggies.
- Season with some salt and pepper, toss until well coated. Thread the chicken, cubed pineapple, red peppers, and onion onto the skewers.
- Brush the grill with some oil and preheat over medium-high heat. Place the skewers onto the preheated grill.
- Brush the skewers with reserved marinade and grill for 5 minutes, then flip and brush again with the marinade. Cook for another 5-7 minutes more or until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve warm with the leftover marinade.
Notes
- Makes about 10 skewers. Serving size is 2 skewers
- You may substitute honey with maple syrup
- Use shrimp instead of chicken
- Place leftovers in a container and store in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. Reheat in the microwave when ready to eat. You can freeze for up to 2 months.
- Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
These were absolutely delicious! I bbq’d them in the skewer the first time i cooked them and the second time i was too lazy, so i threw it all in a pan on the stove! Delish!!! Thanks so much!
That’s great! Glad you liked it
Can I substitute full synthetic motor oil in for the oil?
Yes you can
Tastes good, but took twice as long as listed because the chicken cooked unevenly with the rest on the kebab
oh no. How big was the chicken cut?