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Grilled Pineapple Cilantro Lime Chicken Kabobs

This light, sweet and savory chicken kabob recipe is a must make this summer.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes

Equipment

  • grill
  • grill skewers if wooden, soak first
  • large bowl

Ingredients
 

Chicken and Skewers

  • 1.5 lbs boneless chicken (thighs or breast)
  • 1 ½ teaspoon adobo seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon neutral oil

Pineapple Lime Marinade

  • ½ cup crushed pineapple (in juice, not syrup)
  • 2 tablespoon lime juice
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro (finely chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (adds umami depth)
  • 1 teaspoon honey or brown sugar (balances acidity)

Brush on Glaze Options (Choose whichever you'd like)

  • 2 tbsp BBQ Sauce (add pineapple juice to keep it fruity)
  • 1 tablespoon pineapple juice

Instructions

Prep Chicken

  • Cut into 1-1.5 inch chunks. Pat dry.
  • Season dry chicken with adobo, black pepper, and oil.

Marinate

  • In a large bowl, mix all marinade ingredients, add chicken, and coat well. Cover bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.

Assemble Skewers

  • Thread chicken (and pineapple chunks, and veggies if you're using them). When threading, make sure the chicken is not completely squished, but that it's slightly touching the next piece.
    (Leave about two inches of space at the bottom to hold it while eating.)

Grill

  • Preheat grill to medium-high (400-450° F.)
  • Grill 10-12 minutes, turning every few minutes. Cook chicken until it reaches and internal temp of 165° F.

Brush and Finish

  • Brush glaze during the last 2-3 minutes for caramelization.

Notes

Adding 1-inch bite-sized chunks of bell peppers, sweet or red onions, and even pineapple chunks in between chicken on the skewers is another way we make pinchos during the summer months. 

Nutrition

Serving: 4servings | Calories: 422kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 167mg | Sodium: 474mg | Potassium: 464mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 188IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg
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