Description
Grilled chicken skewers with pineapple and red pepper deliver a burst of flavor that transforms any meal into a festive occasion. These easy-to-make skewers feature tender, marinated chicken paired with the sweetness of caramelized pineapple and the crunch of vibrant red peppers. Perfect for summer cookouts or quick weeknight dinners, they’re sure to impress your guests and family alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 large red bell pepper (cut into chunks)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes if using; metal skewers do not require soaking.
- Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces, and chop red pepper and pineapple into similar-sized chunks.
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Toss chicken in the marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Thread marinated chicken, pineapple chunks, and red pepper onto soaked skewers alternately.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400°F/200°C) and grill skewers for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/75°C).
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers (approx. 268g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg