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BBQ Pineapple Chicken Kabobs

BBQ Pineapple Chicken Kabobs: Sweet, Savory, and So Easy!

Delicious BBQ Pineapple Chicken Kabobs are a perfect gluten-free option for summer cookouts, combining juicy chicken, sweet pineapple, and vibrant veggies.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 kabobs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Kabobs
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast can substitute with turkey or tofu
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple can substitute with drained canned pineapple
  • 2 medium bell peppers any color; can substitute with zucchini or cherry tomatoes
  • 1 medium red onion can substitute with mild onions
For the Marinade
  • 1/4 cup olive oil can substitute with neutral oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust for dietary restrictions
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper preferably freshly ground
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice can substitute with other fruit juices
  • 1/4 cup ketchup consider low-sugar variety
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar can substitute with honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil can use regular olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil omit if allergic
  • 2 cloves garlic minced; can use fresh or powdered
  • 1 teaspoon ginger root grated; ground ginger can be used
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch skip for thinner sauce

Equipment

  • grill
  • Mixing Bowl
  • skewers

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, pineapple juice, ketchup, dark brown sugar, olive oil, sesame oil, minced garlic, ginger, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  2. Marinate Chicken: Place the boneless skinless chicken breast in a resealable bag or bowl, then pour half of the marinade over the chicken. Seal and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  3. Prep Vegetables: Wash and cut the bell peppers and red onion into 1.5-inch pieces. Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes.
  4. Assemble Skewers: Remove chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade. Thread the chicken, chunks of pineapple, and vegetables onto skewers in an alternating pattern.
  5. Grill Kabobs: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Brush grill grates with olive oil and grill kabobs for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally until the chicken is cooked through.
  6. Prepare Dipping Sauce: Pour the remaining marinade into a saucepan and bring it to a boil, simmering until slightly thickened for a dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1kabobCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Marinate overnight for best flavor. Experiment with your favorite seasonal vegetables or proteins for variety.

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