Pineapple Chicken Kebabs

Chicken is one of the most versatile proteins out there and this kebab is a perfect example of that versatility.

This is a dish that is so delicious and that is perfect for your backyard barbeque and for any night grilling.

You can also make this inside, if you do not have a grill, making it a truly versatile and delicious meal overall.

Loaded with juicy, flavorful chicken, caramelized pineapple, and crispy veggies!

They look so good!

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Why I love Pineapple Chicken Kebabs?

• This Hawaiian chicken kabobs recipe can be assembled ahead of time before you cook
• Easy and fast
• Delicious and a great weeknight meal

How do you keep chicken kebabs from drying out?

If you are worried that your kebabs might dry out, the best way to prevent this is to baste them while cooking. This is going to help them cook faster, and is also going to help prevent them from drying out.

What can I use instead of Rice wine vinegar?

If you do not have rice wine vinegar, you can use white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, or lemon or lime juice.

How to serve Pineapple Chicken Kebabs?

These a great fresh off the grill with a cold drink.

Cooking Tips:

When you are cooking, you need to make sure that you are cutting all your vegetables and chicken in similar-sized cubes so that they cook at the same time. When you have a kebab, you want the food on the kebab to be the same size so that it cooks at the same speed.

Variations:

You can put any vegetable or fruit on the kebab that you want. This makes it very easy to customize the kebab to what you have on hand and what you want to eat. You can also change out the meat, add other meats, and take the time to add fun dipping sauces as well.

Ingredients:

• Ketchup
• Soy sauce
• Pineapple juice
• Honey
• Rice wine vinegar
• Minced garlic
• Ground ginger
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chicken breast
• Red onion
• Bell pepper
• Pineapple chunks
• Wooden skewers

How to make Pineapple Chicken Kebabs:

Step 1. Add the ketchup, soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey, rice wine vinegar, minced garlic, ground ginger, and oil to a bowl, and whisk until well combined.

Adding the ketchup.

Adding the soy sauce.

Adding the pineapple juice.

Adding the honey.

Adding the rice wine vinegar.

Adding the minced garlic.

Adding the ground ginger.

Adding the oil.

Step 2. Place the cut-up chicken into a Ziploc bag, and pour the sauce mixture over it. Close the bag, and place it into the refrigerator to marinate for at least one hour.

Step 3. Preheat your indoor or outdoor grill, and brush it with oil.

Step 4. If using wooden skewers on an outside grill, soak them in water before preparing them.

Step 5. Fill the skewers with chunks of onion, pepper, marinated chicken, and pineapple chunks.

Step 6. Cook the skewers on the grill until the chicken is cooked completely through, about 10 minutes.

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How to store Pineapple Chicken Kebabs?

To store, you want to place in an air tight container in the fridge.

How to reheat Pineapple Chicken Kebabs?

To reheat, you can either put them on back on the grill or you can pop them into the oven for a few minutes to get them warmed back up.

How much do Pineapple Chicken Kebabs last on the fridge?

Since these do have chicken, you want to eat them before they have been in the fridge for three days. You can make them ahead and freeze them as well.

Can I make ahead Pineapple Chicken Kebabs?

These are great for making ahead. If you can, you can make them ahead and then cook them when you are going to serve them. If you are assembling them ahead of time but are not cooking them, you do need to be careful about cross-contamination and need to ensure that the kebab is kept away from other foods and is in an air tight container.

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Jamaican Jerk Chicken Kebabs – This is a super flavorful kebab that has all the island taste that you are looking for. It is easy to assemble, tastes fantastic, and is perfect for those summer nights out grilling.