Chicken Kabobs with Pineapple

Get ready to savor the ultimate flavor explosion with our Grilled Chicken Kabobs with Pineapple! These chicken skewers are marinated in an irresistible blend of tangy pineapple juice, garlic, and sweet brown sugar.

It's a mouth-watering sauce, that's paired with fresh pineapple for added sweetness and color. Serve these kabobs over some fluffy white rice for a delicious Asian-inspired meal that will have everyone wanting more!

Light up the grill and get ready, we're having barbecue for dinner tonight!

Check out all the other Family Favorite Chicken Recipe ideas that are perfect for summer grilling!

Table of Contents

• Chicken Kabobs Marinade
• Top Tip
• Mouth-Watering Recipes Ready in 30 Minutes for Busy Weeknights
• Main Ingredients Needed
• Best Vegetables for Chicken Kabobs?
• Step-by-Step Instructions
• Top Tip
• How to Assemble Chicken Kabobs
• Grilling Instructions
• Recipe FAQ's
• Make it a Meal
• Prep Ahead Tips
• Storage Tips
• Freezing Tips
• Thawing and Reheating Tips
• More Recipes to Love
• LOVE this recipe? SAVE it for Later!
• 📖 Recipe Card
• 💬 Comments

This easy-to-make recipe is grilled to perfection with chicken and your favorite summer vegetables!

It's always a hit when you're having guests over for a backyard party or summer barbecue.

I love to marinate the chicken early in the morning and then put everything together just before heading out to the grill. See more easy tips in the Prep Ahead Tips section below!

Looking for more recipes perfect for summer parties? Check out my Grilled Chicken Sandwiches, Grilled Chicken Kabobs with Vegetables or Grilled BBQ Chicken Legs.

Chicken Kabobs Marinade

The pineapple juice adds a sweetness to the chicken and as well as help tenderize the chicken pieces as they soak up all the goodness!

I like to double the marinade recipe and use half for the chicken and the other half to drizzle on top of the chicken and vegetables after they've cooked.

Main Ingredients Needed

• Pineapple Juice - you'll need a 6 ounce can or about ¾ cup.
• Cilantro - if you don't like cilantro, you can substitute parsley.
• Minced red onion
• Teriyaki sauce
• Honey
• Olive oil
• Brown sugar
• Chopped garlic
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• Chopped vegetables

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Combine the first nine ingredients above together in a plastic container. This is the marinade. Cut the chicken into bite sized pieces and place inside the plastic container with the marinade. Refrigerate for a few hours or overnight.

Step 2: Choose your favorite assortment of vegetables and cut them into chunks. I chose to use red peppers, green peppers and red onion. 

Step 3: Now, this is something you don't always find on grilled chicken kabobs, but since the marinade has pineapple juice I decided to add canned pineapple chunks to the skewers.

How to Assemble Chicken Kabobs

Step 4: Soak the bamboo skewers for at least 30 minutes before assembling the kabobs. You could always use metal skewers and that would prevent any flare-ups from occurring while grilling. Start adding the chicken, pineapple chunks and vegetables in an alternating pattern. Place on a baking tray that's been lined with aluminum foil.

Grilling Instructions

Step 5: Place the kabobs on a preheated 375° grill and cook about 5 to 7 minutes each side or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degree. Make sure you rotate the kabobs a few times while grilling so every piece of chicken and vegetable has grill marks.

Make it a Meal

Serve this recipe with rice pilaf, or a green salad. You can find more easy side dish recipes for chicken on my site as well as our family's favorite mac and cheese recipe.

Prep Ahead Tips

Start by chopping your favorite vegetables, such as bell peppers and onions, into bite-size pieces.

Once everything is prepped, place the vegetables into an airtight container or in a resealable bag and refrigerate them until ready to cook.

Cut up the chicken into bite-sized pieces and store in an airtight container until you're ready to marinate the chicken.

When it's time to grill your kabobs, simply thread the ingredients onto skewers and follow the grilling steps in the recipe.

Storage Tips

Leftover grilled chicken kabobs can be stored in airtight containers or Ziploc bags.

These will help keep the kabobs from drying out and prevent any odors from permeating through your refrigerator.

Freezing Tips

For longer-term storage, wrapping the leftover chicken and vegetables in aluminum foil and store in the freezer.

Leftover chicken kabobs can remain safely stored in a freezer for up to four months.

Thawing and Reheating Tips

To thaw leftover grilled chicken kabobs, it is best to use the refrigerator rather than the microwave.

Microwave heating can dry out chicken kabobs, making them tough and chewy. Plus, it is more difficult to evenly reheat food in a microwave since the heat waves concentrate on certain parts of the food.

First, place the frozen or chilled kabobs in a bowl or dish and cover them with plastic wrap. Place this bowl in the refrigerator and allow the chicken to thaw overnight.

When ready, simply preheat your oven or grill to 350°F. Place the thawed kabobs on a greased baking sheet or onto a wire rack over foil paper and cook for 8-12 minutes until heated through.

📖 Recipe Card

This recipe has been updated since it first appeared in 2017 with new photos, information and a new printable recipe card that includes nutritional information. I hope you enjoy the updates as much as I enjoyed working on them!