Description
Enjoy these Chicken Pineapple Kebabs, featuring juicy chicken, sweet pineapple, and colorful peppers. Perfect for a quick meal or weekend grilling!
Ingredients
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- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- ⅓ cup canned pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons chipotle chili pepper powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 pineapple, cut into large chunks
- 3 bell peppers, cut into large pieces
- 1 large red onion, cut into large pieces
- fresh chopped cilantro, optional for garnish
- lime wedges, optional for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, pineapple juice, lime juice, brown sugar, olive oil, sesame oil, chipotle chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Add the chicken chunks to the marinade, cover the bowl, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight for deeper flavor.
- Preheat your grill or oven to 400°F.
- On skewers, thread the marinated chicken, pineapple, bell peppers, and onions to assemble the kebabs.
- Grill the kebabs for 15–20 minutes, turning every 5 minutes, or bake them in the oven for the same duration, ensuring the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
Notes
Marinating the chicken overnight enhances the flavor.
You can substitute vegetables based on your preference.
Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning if grilling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kebab
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg