Chicken & Pineapple Kebabs
Juicy chicken, sweet pineapple, and colorful vegetables marinated in a flavorful sweet and savory sauce, then grilled or baked until perfectly tender. These chicken and pineapple kebabs are fresh, easy, and perfect for summer dinners or backyard cookouts.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the Marinade
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- ⅓ cup canned pineapple juice
- Juice from 1 lime about 2 tablespoons
- 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 or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
For the Kebabs
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast cut into chunks
- 1 pineapple cut into large chunks
- 3 bell peppers red, orange, and yellow, cut into large pieces
- 1 large red onion cut into large pieces
Optional for Garnish
- 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.
- Add the chicken to the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight for more flavor).
- Preheat your grill or oven to 400°F.
- Thread the marinated chicken, pineapple, peppers, and onions onto skewers and place them on a large plate or platter.
- Cook the kebabs using your preferred method. Grill for 15–20 minutes, turning every 5 minutes, or bake in the oven for 15–20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and reaches 165°F.
- Serve with chopped cilantro and extra lime wedges, if you like.