Name: Grilled Chicken Pineapple Kabobs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce; ¼ cup honey; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 ripe pineapple, cored and cut into 1-inch chunks; 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 large red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces; Wooden or metal skewers; Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish; Sesame seeds, for garnish; Lime wedges, for serving

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1
Prepare the marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using).
2
Marinate the chicken: Add cubed chicken to the marinade, tossing to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
3
Soak skewers: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes while the chicken marinates.
4
Preheat grill: Preheat your gas grill to medium-high heat (400-425°F / 200-220°C). Clean and lightly oil the grates.
5
Assemble skewers: Thread the marinated chicken, pineapple, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and red onion onto the skewers, alternating ingredients. Keep pieces relatively snug but not overly packed.
6
Grill kabobs: Place the assembled skewers on the preheated grill. Grill for 10-15 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C) and the vegetables are tender-crisp with visible char marks.
7
Rest and serve: Remove skewers from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro and sesame seeds. Serve hot with lime wedges and optional rice or quinoa.

💡 Notes

For best results, cut all ingredients to roughly the same size for even cooking. Don't marinate chicken for more than 4 hours as acid can change texture. These kabobs are also delicious cooked on a grill pan or in the oven if you don't have an outdoor grill.

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Grilled Chicken Pineapple Kabobs

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