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Flavorful Pineapple Chicken Kabobs

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Juicy grilled chicken kabobs paired with caramelized pineapple and a sweet tangy glaze made from pantry staples. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or casual cookouts.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 ½-inch cubes
  • Fresh pineapple, cut into chunks about the same size as chicken
  • Olive oil, for brushing
  • ½ cup pineapple juice
  • 3 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup)
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Wooden or metal skewers (wooden soaked in water for 30 minutes)

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken breasts into 1 ½-inch cubes and pineapple into similarly sized chunks.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and ground ginger. Set aside a few tablespoons for basting.
  3. Toss chicken cubes in the remaining glaze, cover, and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes, up to 2 hours.
  4. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
  5. Alternate threading chicken pieces and pineapple chunks onto skewers, starting and ending with pineapple.
  6. Preheat grill or broiler to medium-high heat (around 400°F/200°C).
  7. Grill kabobs for 4-5 minutes per side, basting occasionally with reserved glaze, until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and pineapple is caramelized but juicy.
  8. Let kabobs rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before use to prevent burning. Marinate chicken for at least 20 minutes for best flavor, up to 2 hours max. Baste kabobs while grilling to keep moist and flavorful. Avoid overcooking pineapple to keep it tender but intact. Can be broiled indoors if no grill is available.

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