Description
Sizzling Pineapple Grilled Chicken Kebabs bring tropical sunshine to your summer dinner table, delivering juicy marinated chunks of chicken that dance with sweet and tangy Hawaiian-inspired flavors right off the grill.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cups chicken breast, cubed
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
Seasonings and Liquids:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Skewers
Instructions
- Submerge wooden skewers in cold water for 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
- Whisk together ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon black pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Gently fold 2 cups cubed chicken breast and 1 cup pineapple chunks into the marinade, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to infuse flavors.
- Heat your grill to 375°F, creating a medium-high direct heat zone for optimal cooking.
- Carefully alternate threading marinated chicken and pineapple pieces onto pre-soaked skewers, leaving small gaps between ingredients for even heat distribution.
- Position skewers on the grill, cooking for 5-6 minutes per side to achieve a golden-brown exterior and ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove kebabs from grill and let rest for 3-4 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute and ensuring tender, succulent meat.
Notes
- Wooden skewers need a water bath before grilling to prevent burning and keep your kebabs intact.
- Marinating chicken for exactly 30 minutes allows flavor penetration without making the meat mushy.
- Cut chicken and pineapple chunks into similar sizes to ensure even cooking and balanced bites.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 168 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 570 mg
- Fat: 4.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg