Description
Hawaiian Pineapple Coconut Chicken Kabobs are a tropical, flavorful dish featuring juicy chicken, sweet pineapple, bell pepper, and a rich marinade made from honey, soy sauce, orange juice, and coconut oil. These kabobs are perfect for grilling season, offering a delicious balance of sweetness, tanginess, and smokiness.
Ingredients
1 cup honey
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons Crisco Organic Coconut Oil
1/2 teaspoon ginger (minced, optional)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 lb chicken breast (cut into 1-inch cubes)
Smoked seasoning salt & black pepper (to taste)
1 1/2 cups pineapple chunks
1 green bell pepper (cut into 1-inch pieces)
Crisco Professional No-Stick Grilling Spray
Instructions
- Make the Marinade: In a large skillet over medium heat, combine honey, soy sauce, orange juice, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, coconut oil, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a light simmer, stirring occasionally. Let the sauce simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Cool the Marinade: Remove the skillet from heat and let the marinade cool completely. Reserve 1/4-1/2 cup of the marinade for basting later.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken cubes into a large plastic bag. Pour the cooled marinade over the chicken and seal the bag. Let the chicken marinate for about 4-8 hours (overnight is best).
- Prepare the Kabobs: Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard any remaining marinade. Sprinkle the chicken with smoked seasoning salt and black pepper. Thread the chicken, pineapple chunks, and bell pepper pieces onto wooden skewers.
- Preheat the Grill: Spray the grill pan with Crisco Professional No-Stick Grilling Spray and heat it on medium-low heat.
- Grill the Kabobs: Place the kabobs on the grill and cook until the chicken is fully cooked, turning them once during cooking. Baste lightly with the reserved marinade before removing from the grill.
- Serve: Plate the kabobs and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, replace the chicken with tofu. Press and drain the tofu before marinating to absorb the flavors.
Feel free to add more vegetables, such as red onion or zucchini, to the kabobs.
For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes or fresh chopped chili to the marinade.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kabob
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
