Description
Sizzling Hawaiian-style Tropical Pineapple Chicken Kabobs bring summer’s delicious flavors right to your backyard grill. Tender marinated chicken chunks and sweet pineapple pieces create a simple yet spectacular meal that makes dinner feel like a beachside celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Fruits and Vegetables:
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- ½ red onion
- 1 clove garlic
Seasonings and Liquids:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Craft a zesty marinade by whisking ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Drop 1.5 pounds of chicken cubes into the marinade, ensuring each piece gets thoroughly coated. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours to infuse deep flavor.
- Slice 1 red bell pepper, 1 green bell pepper, and ½ red onion into 1-inch chunks while the chicken marinates.
- Remove marinated chicken from the refrigerator and drain excess liquid.
- Arrange wooden skewers with a colorful pattern: alternate threading chicken, pineapple chunks, red and green pepper pieces, and onion segments.
- Heat your grill to medium-high, around 375-400°F (190-204°C).
- Position kabobs on the grill grate, turning every 3-4 minutes to ensure even cooking and beautiful grill marks.
- Cook for 10-15 minutes total, checking that chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Transfer kabobs to a serving platter, letting them rest for 2-3 minutes before presenting your tropical grilled feast.
Notes
- Choose chicken thighs instead of breast meat for more flavor and juiciness, as they stay tender and resist drying out during grilling.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before threading ingredients to prevent burning and potential fire on the grill.
- For a gluten-free version, swap traditional soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos, which provide similar umami depth.
- When marinating, use a sealed plastic bag to ensure even coating and easier cleanup, turning the bag occasionally to distribute marinade thoroughly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg