Ingredients
Marinade Ingredients
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ⅔ cup honey
- ⅔ cup soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
Main Ingredients
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 2 red bell peppers, cut into 2 inch pieces
- 2 yellow bell peppers, cut into 2 inch pieces
- 2 zucchinis, cut into ½ inch slices
- 1 pineapple, cut into 2 inch chunks
- Metal skewers (if using wood skewers, soak in water before using)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, honey, soy sauce, ground black pepper, and minced garlic until well combined to create the marinade.
- Marinate Chicken and Vegetables: Split the marinade evenly into two gallon-size Ziploc bags. Place the cubed chicken into one bag, and the red bell peppers, yellow bell peppers, zucchini slices, and pineapple chunks into the other bag. Seal both bags and refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to meld.
- Preheat Grill: Heat your grill to a low-medium heat setting, preparing it for grilling the kabobs.
- Separate Ingredients: Remove the chicken and vegetables from the refrigerator. Drain the marinade from the chicken and place chicken pieces into one bowl. Pour the vegetables along with their marinade into a separate bowl.
- Assemble Kabobs: Thread the chicken, vegetables, and pineapple chunks alternately onto the metal skewers, distributing the ingredients evenly among skewers.
- Grill Kabobs: Lightly oil the grill grate to prevent sticking. Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 15-20 minutes, turning every 5-7 minutes. Begin basting with the reserved vegetable marinade towards the end of cooking to add extra flavor and moisture.
- Check for Doneness: Ensure the chicken juices run clear and use a meat thermometer to confirm the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
Notes
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before assembling to prevent burning on the grill.
- Marinating overnight enhances the flavor, but if pressed for time, marinate for at least 2 hours.
- To prevent vegetables from overcooking, cut vegetables uniformly and consider starting the chicken on the grill first.
- You can substitute pineapple with other fruits like mango or peaches for a different sweet note.
- Serve kabobs with a side of rice, flatbread, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 8 hours marinating)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
