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Pineapple Grilled Chicken Skewers

Flavorful, tender and juicy - these chicken skewers are sure to be a hit at your next cookout.

Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 511 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ cup tamari gluten free soy sauce or regular soy sauce is fine
  • ½ cup 100 percent pineapple juice Trader Joe's
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 6 chicken thighs trimmed of fat, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 or 2 lemons thinly sliced
  • Cilantro for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Trim the chicken thighs of all fat and cut into one inch pieces.
  2. Whisk together first six ingredients until sugar is dissolved.
  3. Preheat grill.
  4. Put chicken into a plastic bag and top with marinade. Place in refrigerator overnight or for at least one hour.
  5. Thread chicken on skewers alternately with thinly sliced pieces of lemon. Discard marinade.
  6. 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

Calories 511kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 166mg (55%) Sodium 2049mg (85%) Potassium 483mg (14%) Sugar 30g (60%) Vitamin A 130IU (3%) Vitamin C 3.4mg (4%) Calcium 49mg (5%) Iron 2.1mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 511

% 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.