Chicken, Bacon, Pineapple Kebabs

Sweet and tangy, this recipe for Chicken Bacon Pineapple Kabobs is a great recipe for a hot summer’s day.

It is not too heavy and brings to mind the flavors of a Hawaiian luau.

Parents will love them because they are easy to make, don’t make much of a mess in the kitchen, and they taste great.

Kids will love them because they are fun to eat and a little bit sweet.

If you need a summer recipe for the grill, try my recipe for Chicken Kebabs with Pineapple.

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Why do I love Chicken, Bacon, and Pineapple Kebabs?

• Kebabs are so much fun! The kids think it’s great to eat off of a stick!
• To prepare this recipe, you really only have to use one small pot and a grill! I love recipes that don’t make a big mess in the kitchen, especially in the summertime.
• Bacon. Everything is better with bacon.

Which cut of chicken is best for kebabs?

Boneless skinless chicken breasts are best for pineapple chicken kebabs, although boneless skinless chicken tenders will work as well. You want the chicken pieces to be cut into uniform chunks so they will all cook at the same rate.

Why are chicken kebabs dry?

Chicken kebabs will be dry if you overcook them. Use a meat thermometer to test the internal temperature of the chicken so that it doesn’t over cook. Chicken should be cooked until it reaches 165 degrees.

How do you keep kebabs moist?

To keep your kebabs moist, use a meat thermometer to ensure you do not over cook them. Also, using sauce to baste them generously can help trap moisture in the chicken.

How to serve Chicken, Bacon, Pineapple Kebabs?

You can pass out the kebabs and let everyone dig in with their bare hands. Serve these pineapple kebabs atop a bed of rice for an authentic meal.

Tips:

Be sure that you cut the chicken, pineapple, and veggies into uniform pieces so that they all tend to cook at the same rate.

Use the sauce liberally to flavor the food to perfection. 

Be sure to preheat the grill and brush a bit of cooking oil on the grate to keep the chicken kebabs with pineapple from sticking to the grill.

Variations:

• If you don’t eat pork, you might want to use turkey bacon for this recipe.
• Use a sweet onion rather than regular yellow onions for a milder flavor.

Ingredients:

• Chicken breasts
• Pineapple
• Red bell peppers
• Onion
• Bacon
• Pineapple juice
• Cornstarch
• Brown sugar
• Soy sauce
• Skewers

How to make Chicken Bacon Pineapple Kabobs:

Step 1. Wrap each piece of pineapple and chicken with a piece of bacon.

Step 2. Thread pieces of red pepper, onion, bacon-wrapped chicken, and pineapple on the skewers.

Red pepper.

Then, add onion, bacon-wrapped chicken, and pineapple.

Set aside.

Step 3. Preheat the grill.

Step 4. In a saucepan on the stove, bring the pineapple juice, cornstarch, brown sugar, and soy sauce to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Let cool.

Adding the pineapple juice.

Adding the brown sugar.

Adding the cornstarch.

Adding the soy sauce.

Step 5. Place the skewers on the grill, and cook for 5-6 minutes per side.

Then basting with the sauce as you do.

Step 6. Grill until the chicken is cooked through and the bacon is crispy.

Serve immediately!

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Can I make ahead Chicken, Bacon, Pineapple Kebabs?

This recipe is delicious, but it is definitely one that should be cooked right before you want to eat it. It will taste okay as leftovers, but it’s much better right off of the grill.

Leftovers

If you have leftover chicken, bacon, and pineapple kebabs, you should remove the meat, fruit, and veggies from the skewers and store the pieces in an airtight container in the refrigerator. 

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