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Flavorful Grilled Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs

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These grilled pineapple teriyaki chicken kabobs offer a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and smoky flavors, making them an ideal summer BBQ dish that is quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey (or brown sugar)
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 medium fresh pineapple, peeled and cut into 1.5-inch chunks
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1.5-inch pieces (optional)
  • Wooden or metal skewers (soaked if wooden)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the marinade by whisking together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, toasted sesame oil, and black pepper in a medium bowl.
  2. Add the chicken cubes to the marinade and toss to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours.
  3. While the chicken marinates, peel and cut the pineapple into 1.5-inch chunks and cut the red bell pepper into similar-sized pieces if using. Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Thread the kabobs by alternating chicken, pineapple chunks, and bell pepper pieces onto each skewer, leaving space between pieces.
  5. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Oil the grill grates or brush kabobs with oil to prevent sticking.
  6. Grill the kabobs for 12-15 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes. Brush with reserved marinade during the last 5 minutes to create a sticky glaze.
  7. Check for doneness; chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F or be opaque with no pink juices.
  8. Remove kabobs from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.

Notes

Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes but no more than 2 hours to avoid mushy texture. Soak wooden skewers to prevent burning. Brush reserved marinade on kabobs during last 5 minutes of grilling for a sticky glaze. Watch pineapple closely to avoid burning or mushiness. Let kabobs rest 5 minutes before serving.

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