Pineapple Chicken Skewers (Printable Version)
Juicy grilled chicken with caramelized pineapple in a sweet-savory marinade featuring ginger, lime, and soy sauce.
# Ingredients:
→ For the Chicken
01 -
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 900g)
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1 fresh pineapple, cored and cut into 1.5 cm rings
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
→ For the Pineapple Marinade
05 -
125ml pineapple juice (fresh or canned)
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60ml soy sauce
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3 tablespoons brown sugar
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2 tablespoons honey
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
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2 tablespoons lime juice
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1 teaspoon lime zest
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
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2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
# Steps:
01 -
In a bowl, whisk together all marinade ingredients until well combined. Place chicken in a shallow dish and pour marinade over, ensuring all pieces are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor.
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Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Clean the grates thoroughly and oil them to prevent sticking.
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Remove chicken from marinade, reserving the liquid for basting. Thread chicken pieces onto skewers and grill for 6-7 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 75°C. Baste occasionally with the reserved marinade while grilling.
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Place pineapple rings on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until caramelized with visible grill marks.
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Transfer chicken skewers to a serving plate and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve hot with the grilled pineapple rings.
# Notes:
01 -
For best results, soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.