Tropical Sweet and Spicy Chicken Kabobs

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Tropical Sweet and Spicy Chicken Kabobs elevate your summer gatherings with a tantalizing blend of pineapple, maraschino cherries, and a hint of heat from cayenne pepper. This American-style dish features juicy chicken, perfect for non-vegetarians, and is a vibrant addition to any meal, whether served at a backyard barbecue or a casual dinner.

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Overview

These Sweet and Spicy Grilled Chicken Kabobs are a perfect blend of flavors, combining the sweetness of pineapple and maraschino cherries with a spicy kick from cayenne and hot pepper sauce. Ideal for summer cookouts or casual gatherings, these kabobs are sure to impress with their vibrant taste and juicy texture.

Diet Type

Not Vegetarian

Allergies

Soy

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 8

Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 0.75 Cups reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 0.25 Cups pineapple juice
• 0.25 Cups dry white wine
• 0.25 Cups hot pepper sauce (Optional)
• 3 Tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
• 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 Tablespoons honey
• 1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice (Optional)
• 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) garlic powder
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) ginger, ground
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) black pepper, ground
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) cayenne pepper (Optional)
• 4 Whole boneless, skinless chicken breasts, divided
• 8 Ounces (oz) mushrooms, stems removed
• 1 Small red onion, divided
• 1 Whole red bell pepper, divided
• 0.5 Pints (pt) cherry tomatoes
• 16 Whole pineapple chunks
• 16 Whole maraschino cherries
• 16 Whole wooden skewers, soaked

Steps

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, pineapple juice, white wine, hot pepper sauce, maraschino cherry juice, brown sugar, honey, lime juice, lemon juice, garlic powder, ginger, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
2. Add the chicken, mushrooms, onion, bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes to the marinade. Toss until all ingredients are evenly coated. Cover the bowl and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or overnight for deeper flavor.
3. Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
4. Thread each skewer with the following sequence: 1 piece of chicken, 3 mixed vegetable pieces, another piece of chicken, 1 pineapple chunk, and 1 maraschino cherry.
5. Grill the skewers on the preheated grill, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
6. For extra flavor, brush the kabobs with the remaining marinade during grilling.
7. Serve the kabobs hot, optionally over a bed of white rice for a complete meal.

Enjoy your homemade Tropical Sweet and Spicy Chicken Kabobs!