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Flavorful Grilled Chicken Kabobs With Pineapple and Zucchini

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A simple, fresh, and flavorful grilled chicken kabobs recipe combining sweet pineapple, tender chicken, and crisp zucchini, perfect for easy summer BBQs.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 medium pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into thick half-moons or chunks
  • Wooden or metal skewers (soaked if wooden)

Instructions

  1. Cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes, slice the zucchini into thick half-moons, and chop the pineapple into chunks roughly the same size as the chicken. Rinse and pat dry the chicken.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. Add the chicken cubes to the marinade, toss to coat evenly, and cover with plastic wrap. Marinate for at least 20 minutes, up to 2 hours.
  4. Thread the chicken, pineapple, and zucchini alternately onto the skewers, starting and ending with chicken for stability.
  5. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F / 200°C). Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
  6. Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 12-15 minutes, turning every 6-7 minutes until grill marks appear and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  7. Remove kabobs from heat and let rest for 3-5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F (74°C). Watch pineapple carefully to avoid burning. Marinate chicken for at least 20 minutes but no more than 2 hours to avoid mushy texture. Oil grill grates to prevent sticking.

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