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
3.5 – 4 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 fresh pineapple
For the Marinade:
1 cup pineapple juice (canned or jarred)
1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
6 garlic cloves, pressed
1 small onion, sliced
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
2 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
Lay pineapple on its side, slice off top and bottom. Trim skin, cut in half, quarter, remove core, and chop into 1-inch chunks.
In a bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, onion, and brown sugar.
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).
Preheat grill and prepare coals.
Remove chicken from marinade; reserve marinade.
Skewer chicken and pineapple alternately. Spray with cooking oil.
Grill skewers, turning every 4-5 minutes, until internal temp reaches 165°F.
Simmer reserved marinade until reduced by half. Brush over cooked kebabs.
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