The flavor combination in these Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Chicken Kabobs is perfect for Summer grilling. They’re not only delicious, but the vibrant colors make them a feast for the eyes, too.

Easy Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Chicken Kabobs Recipe

Grilling is a year around sport at our house. We often stand outside in the dead of winter to grill steaks, fajitas, chicken, pizza, ribs, you name it, we love our grill! Are you with me? It’s not only better for you, but the food takes on such a pleasing flavor, doesn’t it? We could go on all day about gas grilling versus charcoal and I have to say either way, I consider it win. While gas is cleaner, charcoal lends a flavor to food that’s irreplaceable.

How to Make the Best Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Chicken Kabobs Recipe

Ingredients you’ll need to make this recipe for Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Chicken Kabobs: Boneless skinless chicken, fresh pineapple chunks, green and red bell peppers and red onion. You’ll also need 6 bamboo skewers soaked in water or metal skewers.
For the marinade you’ll need: Pineapple juice, olive oil, teriyaki sauce, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, minced ginger or ginger powder, minced shallots or red onion plus salt and black pepper to taste. This is the best chicken marinade and can be used for whole chicken pieces, too.
For the simple glaze you’ll need: red pepper jelly thinned with pineapple juice.
To assemble these sweet and spicy kabobs, you’ll thread chunks of fresh pineapple, crunchy bell peppers and onions and tender marinated chicken chunks onto skewers. They’re grilled on all sides for about 2 minutes per turn. Allow them stand time after grilling to rest for a tender result.
This recipe works equally well with pork chunks in the same amount. The cooking time may need a slight adjustment but not a lot. As always, it depends on the size of the pork pieces.
Either way, when brushed with an easy spicy pineapple glaze you’ve got a winning flavor combination.
I like to serve these kabobs with a simple rice pilaf, and a steamed veggie or salad to round out our meal.
Store leftover chicken kabobs in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, reheat gently in the microwave.
For dessert, grilled pineapple kabobs and cookie bowls filled with macadamia nuts and white chocolate. Add a couple of scoops of vanilla ice cream and top it all off with a glorious drizzle of caramel and it’s practically a staycation.
You may also like this recipe for Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Kabobs from Barefeet in the Kitchen.

More Easy Chicken Recipes to Make

Whether you like your chicken grilled, roasted, slow cooked or fried, I’ve got you covered! More easy chicken recipes you may like to try:

Easy Air Fryer Barbecue Chicken Kabobs come together in no time flat.
Nashville Hot Chicken Strips are full throttle flavor.
Juicy Baked Chicken Breasts recipe is one everyone needs in their recipe file.
Finger licking good Southern Fried Chicken.
Easy Chicken Cakes with a bonus spicy Remoulade sauce to serve on the side.

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