Grilled Chicken Pineapple Kabobs (Printable Version)

Tender grilled chicken combined with pineapple chunks and vibrant bell peppers, marinated for bold taste.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Meat & Protein

01 - 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1.5-inch cubes

→ Produce

02 - 1 medium pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1.5-inch chunks
03 - 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
04 - 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
05 - 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
06 - 1 medium red onion, cut into 1.5-inch pieces

→ Marinade

07 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, gluten-free
09 - 2 tablespoons honey
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
11 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
12 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
13 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
14 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

# Method:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, garlic, paprika, pepper, and salt until well combined.
02 - Add chicken cubes to the marinade, toss to coat evenly, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor.
03 - If using wooden skewers, submerge them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent charring during grilling.
04 - Alternately thread marinated chicken, pineapple chunks, bell pepper pieces, and red onion pieces onto prepared skewers, distributing ingredients evenly.
05 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat, approximately 400°F, allowing 10 minutes for proper temperature equilibration.
06 - Lightly brush grill grates with oil using a heat-safe brush to prevent adhesion and promote even cooking.
07 - Place kabobs on grill grates and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, rotating every 3 to 4 minutes to ensure even cooking and light charring of vegetables.
08 - Confirm chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F using a meat thermometer. Remove kabobs from grill and allow to rest for 2 minutes before serving.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The marinade makes chicken stay tender and juicy even if you're not a grill expert, which honestly changed my confidence around cooking.
  • You get that sweet-savory thing working so well together that even people who don't normally eat healthier foods ask for seconds.
  • It's genuinely fun to assemble, and kids will actually help thread the skewers without complaining.
02 -
  • Reserve a small amount of marinade before adding raw chicken, then brush it on the kabobs as they grill—this gives you incredible flavor without any food safety worries.
  • Don't skip soaking wooden skewers because nothing's sadder than watching the ends burn away mid-cook.
03 -
  • Cut everything to roughly the same size so nothing finishes before something else—consistency matters more than perfection here.
  • Turn your kabobs every 3 to 4 minutes rather than leaving them to turn once, because the frequent rotation keeps things from drying out while still building that char everyone loves.
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