Description
Juicy Pineapple Chicken Kebabs are the ultimate grilled summer recipe! Sweet pineapple and tender chicken are marinated in a tropical, savory sauce, then charred to perfection for a mouthwatering meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
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3.5 – 4 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
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1 fresh pineapple
For the Marinade:
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1 cup pineapple juice (canned or jarred)
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1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
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6 garlic cloves, pressed
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1 small onion, sliced
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2 tbsp white wine vinegar
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2 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
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Lay pineapple on its side, slice off top and bottom. Trim skin, cut in half, quarter, remove core, and chop into 1-inch chunks.
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In a bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, onion, and brown sugar.
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Cut chicken thighs in half and place them in a large zip-lock bag. Add marinade, seal, and marinate overnight (or at least 2 hours).
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Preheat grill and prepare coals.
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Remove chicken from marinade; reserve marinade.
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Skewer chicken and pineapple alternately. Spray with cooking oil.
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Grill skewers, turning every 4-5 minutes, until internal temp reaches 165°F.
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Simmer reserved marinade until reduced by half. Brush over cooked kebabs.
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Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Soak wooden skewers for 30 minutes before grilling.
Chicken breasts can be substituted but thighs stay juicier.
Pineapple juice tenderizes chicken for an ultra-soft texture.
Simmer marinade separately for a safe, delicious glaze.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (estimate)
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg