Grilled Pineapple Chicken Skewers: A Juicy Twist on Tradition
Enjoy the delightful combination of grilled chicken and sweet pineapple with these delicious skewers, perfect for summer barbecues.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 1 pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into chunks
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 skewers, soaking in water
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, olive oil, garlic powder, ginger powder, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Add the chicken cubes to the marinade and let rest for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread the marinated chicken and pineapple onto the soaked skewers alternately.
- Grill skewers for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can marinate the chicken overnight.
- Serve with a side of rice or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: grilled pineapple chicken, skewers, summer recipes