Description
Experience the mouthwatering combination of tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and colorful peppers in these easy Chicken Pineapple Kebabs. Perfect for a quick dinner or a fun outdoor cookout, this recipe is bursting with flavor and made simple for any home cook.
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
- 3 bell peppers
- 1 large red onion
- fresh chopped cilantro (optional)
- lime wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk together soy sauce, pineapple juice, lime juice, brown sugar, olive oil, sesame oil, chipotle chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
- Marinate the chicken in the mixture, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for deeper flavor.
- Preheat the grill or oven to 400°F.
- Thread marinated chicken, pineapple, peppers, and onions onto skewers and arrange them on a plate.
- Cook kebabs on the grill for 15-20 minutes, turning every 5 minutes, or bake in the oven for the same duration until chicken reaches 165°F.
- Serve warm, garnished with cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
Notes
Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms to the skewers for added flavor.
If you can’t find fresh pineapple, canned pineapple works as a great substitute.
For a spicier kick, increase the amount of chipotle chili pepper powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kebab
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg