Pineapple Grilled Chicken Skewers
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Pineapple Grilled Chicken Skewers
Description
Pineapple Grilled Chicken Skewers are prepared by marinating 1-inch pieces of trimmed chicken thighs in a sweet and savory blend of tamari, pineapple juice, brown sugar, garlic, salt, and pepper. This overnight or minimum one-hour marinade tenderizes the chicken and infuses it with flavor. Before grilling, the chicken is threaded onto skewers interspersed with thin lemon slices to add brightness and acidity.
Grilling the skewers over a hot flame for about 6–8 minutes per side cooks the chicken thoroughly and creates slight caramelized edges. An instant read thermometer should confirm a safe internal temperature of 175 degrees Fahrenheit, ensuring juicy, well-seasoned chicken without dryness.
These skewers offer a combination of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors with a tender texture thanks to the marinade and grilling method. The lemon slices also impart extra freshness and subtle citrus notes during cooking.
Ingredients
- ½ cup tamari gluten free soy sauce or regular soy sauce is fine
- ½ cup pineapple juice Trader Joe's, 100 percent
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 6 chicken thighs trimmed of fat, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 lemon thinly sliced, or 2 lemons
- cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Trim the chicken thighs of all fat and cut into one inch pieces.
- Whisk together first six ingredients until sugar is dissolved.
- Preheat grill.
- Put chicken into a plastic bag and top with marinade. Place in refrigerator overnight or for at least one hour.
- Thread chicken on skewers alternately with thinly sliced pieces of lemon. Discard marinade.
- Place on a hot grill for about 6-8 minutes on the first side. Flip over and cook until done or until an instant read thermometer reaches 175 degrees about 6 - 8 more minutes. Watch closely.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 511 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 511kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 166mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 2049mg | 85% |
| Potassium | 483mg | 10% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 130IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3.4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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