Grilled Pineapple Chicken Kabobs Recipe
Summertime means it’s time to fire up the grill. One of my all-time favorite dishes is this Grilled Pineapple Chicken Kabobs Recipe.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken breasts cubed
- 2 cups pineapple chunks fresh preferred
- 1 red bell pepper cut into squares
- 1 green bell pepper cut into squares
- 1 small red onion cut into chunks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili flakes optional
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes.
- Step 2: In a bowl, mix olive oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and paprika.
- Step 3: Add chili flakes, salt, and pepper to marinade.
- Step 4: Add chicken to marinade and coat well.
- Step 5: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Step 6: Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Step 7: Thread chicken, pineapple, peppers, and onion onto skewers.
- Step 8: Place kabobs on grill and cook 12–15 minutes.
- Step 9: Turn skewers occasionally for even cooking.
- Step 10: Use a thermometer; chicken should hit 165°F.
- Step 11: Remove from grill and rest for 5 minutes.
- Step 12: Serve warm with dipping sauce or sides.
Notes
- Use fresh pineapple for the best flavor.
- Cut chicken and veggies the same size.
- Don’t skip marinating – it adds deep flavor.
- Oil the grill to prevent sticking.
- Wooden skewers need soaking before grilling.
- Add zucchini or mushrooms for more veggies.
- Baste with leftover marinade while grilling.
- Double the batch for parties or leftovers.