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Grilled Pineapple Chicken Kabobs
These grilled pineapple chicken kabobs are marinated with pineapple juice seasoned with ginger and hot habanero pepper.
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Prep Time
30
minutes
mins
Cook Time
40
minutes
mins
Resting time
3
hours
hrs
30
minutes
mins
Ingredients
1
lb
of chicken breast
1
can of pineapple slices
Kabob skewers
I used about 20 mini ones, with the longer ones you’ll probably need 10 or 12
For the marinade
8
oz
pineapple juice
3
garlic heads chopped
½
tsp
pepper
1
tsp
salt
1
small piment bouc chopped
3
lime juice
For the kabobs
Pineapple Slices
1
bell pepper
For the glaze
Pineapple juice
from the can
Marinade juice
Fresh Grated Ginger
6
tbsp
of Sugar
Pepper
to taste
2-3
tbsp
Soy Sauce
2
tbsp
of cornstarch
Instructions
Marinating the chicken
Prepare the marinade by mixing all the ingredients listed above
Cut the chicken breast into thick chunks
Pour the marinade over those chunks
Let marinate for at least three hours
For the glaze
In a pot, mix the sugar and cornstarch
Dissolve with the pineapple juice
Incorporate the remaining ingredients
Bring to a boil
Reduce the heat and simmer until your glaze thickens up
Let cool
For the kabobs
Alternate the marinated chicken with a piece of bell pepper and pineapple
Pour some of the cooled glaze over the skewers
Dip any leftover pineapple slices in the glaze
Let rest for about 30 minutes making sure all sides are coated evenly
Light up your grill
Place the chicken skewers on the grill
Cook evenly making sure to brush on more glaze as you go
Let caramelize
Once the chicken is halfway ready, add the pineapple slices
Grill on both sides
Enjoy!
Notes
The longer the chicken marinates, the better it will taste. So please make sure to give it some time.