Description
Simple recipe for sweet and savory chicken kabobs cooked in an air fryer or oven.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup pineapple chunks, fresh or canned (drained)
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic to make the marinade.
- Place the chicken cubes in a resealable bag or bowl, pour half of the marinade over the chicken, and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator. Reserve the remaining marinade for basting.
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- Thread the marinated chicken, pineapple chunks, red pepper, green pepper, and red onion onto the skewers, alternating ingredients.
- For the Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the kabobs in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not touch. Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through and brushing with the reserved marinade during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- For the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Place the kabobs on the sheet. Bake for 18-22 minutes, turning them halfway through and brushing with the reserved marinade during the last 5 minutes.
- Cook until the chicken is fully cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Notes
- If you prefer a thicker glaze, simmer the reserved marinade on the stovetop until it reduces slightly before basting the kabobs.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts if you prefer a juicier result.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying or Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 kabobs
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 95
Keywords: Hawaiian chicken kabobs, air fryer chicken, oven chicken skewers, grilled chicken alternative, pineapple chicken