Description
Juicy, flavorful chicken kabobs marinated in a sweet and savory soy-ginger-honey mixture, grilled with fresh pineapple and bell peppers for a perfect summer dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks (or canned, drained well)
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1.5-inch squares
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1.5-inch squares
- 1 red onion, quartered or cut into large chunks
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- Pat chicken breasts dry and cut into 1.5-inch cubes. Chop bell peppers and onion into similar-sized chunks. Drain pineapple thoroughly.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, honey, and black pepper until emulsified.
- Add chicken cubes to the marinade, tossing to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400°F-450°F). Clean and oil the grates generously.
- Thread ingredients onto skewers in an alternating pattern: chicken, red pepper, pineapple, onion, green pepper. Leave small gaps between pieces.
- Grill kabobs for 10-12 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and has nice char marks.
- Remove from grill and let rest for 3-5 minutes. Garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are cut uniformly for even cooking. Do not marinate chicken longer than 4 hours as the acid can break down the meat. Soak wooden skewers to prevent burning. Watch pineapple closely as it can burn quickly due to sugar content.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1-2 skewers per pers
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
Keywords: grilled pineapple chicken kabobs, summer dinner, healthy grilling, chicken skewers, easy weeknight dinner, gluten-free option