Grilled Chicken Kabobs Pineapple Zucchini (Printable View)
Smoky grilled chicken skewers with pineapple and zucchini, marinated in honey, soy and smoked paprika.
# What You Need:
→ For the Chicken
01 - 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce (use gluten-free if required)
04 - 1 tablespoon honey
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ For the Kabobs
09 - 1 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
10 - 1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple, cut into 1-inch chunks
11 - 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces (optional)
12 - Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Add the chicken cubes and toss until fully coated. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator to intensify flavor.
02 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Soak bamboo skewers in water for 20 minutes if using, to prevent burning.
03 - Alternately thread marinated chicken, zucchini rounds, pineapple chunks, and bell pepper pieces onto skewers to create an even distribution of ingredients.
04 - Place skewers on the preheated grill and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, turning occasionally with tongs, until the chicken is fully cooked and lightly charred on all sides.
05 - Remove kabobs from the grill and allow to rest for 2 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro if desired, and serve hot.
# Expert Advice:
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- You get bite after bite of juicy, smoky chicken without a mountain of effort or cleanup.
- The sweet heat of pineapple next to charred veggies became my secret for winning over picky eaters and impressing friends at backyard BBQs.
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- Once, I rushed through skewering and jammed the pieces too tightly—half the chicken ended up undercooked while the pineapple charred.
- Letting the chicken rest even for just a minute after grilling keeps it ridiculously juicy and tender—worth every second.
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- Always cut your chicken and veggies to equal thickness for reliable grilling—uneven pieces mean uneven cooking.
- A finishing sprinkle of sea salt and squeeze of lime just before serving lifts all the flavors to new heights.