Description
These Grilled Chicken Pineapple Skewers bring tropical vibes straight to your backyard barbecue, combining juicy marinated chicken chunks with sweet caramelized pineapple for a delicious summer meal that practically screams sunshine.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 whole fresh pineapple
Marinade:
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup rice wine
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup white wine vinegar
- 2 to 3 drops toasted sesame seed oil
Instructions
- Whip together ½ cup olive oil, ½ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup vinegar, ¼ cup honey, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 2-3 drops sesame oil in a mixing bowl.
- Submerge 3 chicken breasts (cut into 2-inch chunks) in the marinade inside a zip-top bag. Refrigerate for 1 hour to absorb flavors.
- Soak wooden skewers in cold water for 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
- Chop your fresh pineapple into 2-inch chunks for consistent sizing.
- Thread marinated chicken and pineapple chunks alternately onto prepared skewers, filling each stick completely.
- Heat your grill to 400°F. Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
- Arrange skewers on the grill. Cook 10-15 minutes, rotating every 3-4 minutes and brushing with reserved marinade.
- Check chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer. Remove skewers from heat.
- Let skewers rest 3-5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for maximum flavor by letting it sit in the refrigerator overnight if possible.
- Soak wooden skewers completely in water to prevent burning during grilling and ensure even cooking.
- For tender chicken, avoid overcooking by checking internal temperature with a meat thermometer and removing from grill at exactly 165°F.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting tamari for soy sauce and ensuring all other marinade ingredients are gluten-free certified.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 338 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 660 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg