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Flavorful Honey Lime Grilled Chicken Kabobs with Pineapple

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These honey lime grilled chicken kabobs with pineapple offer a fresh, bright, and slightly sweet flavor perfect for summer BBQs. The sticky honey lime glaze complements tender chicken and caramelized pineapple for a crowd-pleasing dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 3 tablespoons honey (mild-flavored like clover or wildflower)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
  • 1 medium fresh pineapple, cut into chunks (or canned pineapple chunks drained and patted dry)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the marinade by whisking together lime juice, lime zest, honey, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and optional chili flakes in a medium bowl.
  2. Trim any fat from chicken breasts and cut into roughly 1.5-inch cubes, keeping pieces uniform for even cooking.
  3. Add chicken cubes to the marinade, toss to coat evenly, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes up to 2 hours.
  4. Cut pineapple into chunks similar in size to the chicken. If using canned pineapple, drain and pat dry.
  5. Thread chicken and pineapple chunks alternately onto skewers, leaving space between pieces for even cooking.
  6. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
  7. Grill kabobs for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and pineapple is caramelized.
  8. Optional: In the last minute, brush kabobs with extra honey mixed with lime juice for a sticky glaze.
  9. Remove kabobs from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Do not marinate chicken for longer than 2 hours to avoid mushy texture. Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature. Keep a spray bottle of water nearby to control flare-ups caused by honey glaze. If pineapple chars too quickly, move kabobs to a cooler part of the grill.

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