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Pineapple Chicken Kabobs

Pineapple chicken kabobs with teriyaki-style glaze for sweet, caramelized grilled fruit and juicy chicken. Cubed pineapple, bell peppers, and onion are threaded on skewers, then grilled until the chicken hits 165°F.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Marinating 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 32 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and vegetables
  • 2 lb chicken breasts Cubed for even cooking.
  • 1 pineapple Cubed; reserve some pieces for skewers.
  • 2 bell peppers Cubed for uniform bites.
  • 1 onion Cubed.
Marinade and skewers
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup pineapple juice
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic Minced.
  • 1 wooden skewers Soaked before threading.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan
  • 1 grill

Method
 

Make the marinade
  1. Whisk soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey, olive oil, and minced garlic in a bowl until honey dissolves and the mixture looks glossy.
  2. Marinate the cubed chicken for 1-4 hours so the surface takes on a golden tint from the glaze.
Assemble kabobs
  1. Thread the marinated chicken onto soaked wooden skewers, leaving small gaps so the pieces grill evenly.
  2. Add cubed pineapple, bell peppers, and onion to the skewers in alternating sections for colorful spacing.
Grill and glaze
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and place kabobs on the grate.
  2. Grill for 5-6 minutes per side, basting with the marinade during grilling for a sticky, caramelized sheen.
  3. Cook until the chicken reaches 165°F and the pineapple is caramelized, with browned edges and slightly softened fruit.

Notes

For best flavor, marinate chicken closer to 4 hours, then baste during grilling for a glossy teriyaki-style finish. Refrigerate cooked kabobs in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat gently until warmed through. Freezing is not recommended because the pineapple texture can soften. Dietary swap: use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free option.