Savor The Flavor Grilled Kabobs (Printable Version)

Juicy marinated chicken and caramelized pineapple skewers with honey-lime glaze and cilantro, grilled to char.

# What You Need:

→ Meats

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

→ Fruit & Vegetables

02 - 1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into chunks
03 - 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
04 - 1 large red onion, cut into wedges

→ Marinade

05 - 1/4 cup soy sauce (gluten-free if needed)
06 - 2 tablespoons honey
07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
09 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
10 - 1 teaspoon ground ginger
11 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish

12 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
13 - Lime wedges, for serving

# Directions:

01 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, ground ginger, and black pepper until well blended.
02 - Place chicken cubes in a resealable bag or large bowl. Pour the marinade over the chicken and toss until evenly coated. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor.
03 - Heat grill to medium-high. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
04 - Thread marinated chicken, pineapple chunks, bell pepper pieces, and onion wedges alternately onto skewers, ensuring even distribution.
05 - Grill assembled skewers for 12 to 15 minutes, turning every few minutes, until chicken is thoroughly cooked and has light char marks.
06 - Transfer kabobs to a serving platter. Garnish with chopped cilantro and add lime wedges on the side. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Those sweet, charred pineapple bites make even the midweek grilling feel like a mini vacation.
  • The marinade is so quick to whisk together, yet feels like something from a hidden gem café.
02 -
  • Never reuse marinade that touched raw chicken as a sauce unless you boil it—my near miss with that was a real lesson.
  • Let the chicken rest a minute off the grill or you’ll lose all those flavorful juices.
03 -
  • If you want a glossy finish, brush a little (cooked) reserved marinade over the kabobs just before serving.
  • Rotate the skewers often—uneven grilling can mean overcooked chicken or underdone pineapple.

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