Description
Grilled Pineapple Chicken Kabobs are the perfect mix of juicy, smoky, and sweet. This easy dinner recipe combines marinated chicken and caramelized pineapple on skewers for a tropical meal that screams summer flavor. Great for BBQs, meal prep, or a quick healthy dinner idea. It’s one of the best food ideas when you’re craving something fun, simple, and flavorful. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner, healthy snack, or new summer grilling favorite — these kabobs deliver.
Ingredients
0.75 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into 1.5-inch chunks
1.5 cups fresh pineapple chunks
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1.5 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lime juice
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Cut chicken and pineapple into even chunks about 1.5 inches each.
2. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, olive oil, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, salt, and pepper.
3. Add chicken to the marinade, toss to coat, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
4. Thread chicken and pineapple onto soaked skewers, alternating pieces.
5. Preheat grill to medium-high.
6. Grill kabobs for 10–12 minutes, turning every few minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F.
7. Remove from grill, garnish with chives or green onions.
8. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Marinate for at least 30 minutes, but no more than 4 hours to avoid mushy chicken.
Soak wooden skewers before grilling to prevent burning.
Use fresh pineapple for best texture and caramelization on the grill.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kabob
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: pineapple chicken, grilled kabobs, easy dinner, summer BBQ, healthy skewers, quick meal, tropical chicken, food ideas