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Chicken Pineapple Kabobs

Tender, flavorful, and juicy chicken kabobs made with a homemade marinade and grilled to perfection.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 475kcal
Author Rena

Ingredients

Marinade:

  • 1/3 cup ketchup low sugar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup orange or pineapple juice
  • 4 Tbsp olive oil divided, plus more for brushing grill
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 3-4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 Tbsp minced ginger
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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

Calories: 475kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 853mg | Potassium: 931mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 1282IU | Vitamin C: 102mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg