Description
These Hawaiian Chicken Chili Kabobs are a delightful mix of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for grilling season. Tender chicken, pineapple, bell peppers, onions, and Canadian bacon are skewered and coated in a sweet and spicy brown sugar chili seasoning, creating a delicious dish that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2” pieces
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon mild or medium chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Morton kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided
For the Kabobs:
- 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1 1/2” pieces
- 1/2 of a large red onion, cut into 1 1/2” pieces
- 1/4 of a large pineapple, cut into 1 1/2” pieces
- 1/4 pound Canadian bacon slices, cut into 1 1/2” pieces
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, chili powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and ginger. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the chicken pieces and coat evenly. Sprinkle the spiced brown sugar mixture over the chicken, coat evenly, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Prepare the Kabobs: Toss red bell pepper and onion pieces with remaining olive oil. Thread seasoned chicken, bell pepper, onion, pineapple, and Canadian bacon onto skewers. Season with salt and pepper. Grill over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until charred and chicken is cooked through, about 12-15 minutes.
- Serve: Remove from grill and serve hot.
Notes
- I like to use long skewers for main entrees and shorter skewers for appetizers.
- To oil the grates, dip a folded paper towel in oil and rub over clean, hot grill grates.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
