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Close-up of grilled Pineapple Chicken Kabobs with chunks of chicken, pineapple, red bell peppers, and red onion, garnished with parsley.

Pineapple Chicken Kabobs

Sweet and Savory Pineapple Chicken Kabobs are loaded with tender marinated chicken, juicy pineapple chunks, and colorful vegetables grilled until lightly charred and flavorful. This easy dinner recipe is perfect for summer cookouts or quick weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cubed
  • 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
  • 1 large red bell pepper cut into chunks
  • 1 large yellow bell pepper cut into chunks
  • 1 small red onion cut into chunks
Marinade
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Wooden or metal skewers
  • grill or grill pan
  • Large bowl

Method
 

  1. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Add the cubed chicken to the marinade and toss well to coat. Let marinate for at least 20 minutes.
  4. Thread the chicken, pineapple, bell peppers, and red onion onto skewers, alternating the ingredients evenly.
  5. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  6. Grill the kabobs for 12 to 15 minutes, turning every few minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and lightly charred on all sides.
  7. Brush any remaining marinade over the kabobs during the final few minutes of grilling.
  8. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm. Cook chicken to an internal temperature of 165°F before serving.

Notes

For extra caramelized flavor, let the pineapple cook until lightly golden around the edges before removing the kabobs from the grill.