The Anti-Inflammatory Chicken and Pineapple Skewers have a delicious sweet, savory, and tangy flavor. We prepare these juicy chicken skewers with chicken breast, fresh pineapple, bell peppers, red onion, olive oil, lemon juice, ginger, garlic, turmeric, paprika, cumin, black pepper, parsley, and a little honey. These juicy chicken skewers have about 290 calories and 14 g of net carbs. We marinate the chicken before grilling or baking it, making this recipe simple, flavorful, and protein-rich. The Anti-Inflammatory Chicken and Pineapple Skewers are perfect for weeknight dinners, summer barbecues, healthy lunches, meal prep, family meals, and Mediterranean-inspired eating plans. These delicious chicken skewers go well with Greek salad, quinoa, cauliflower rice, hummus, tzatziki, or roasted sweet potatoes.
STATS:
- Course: Main Course
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Diet: Anti-Inflammatory
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Portion Size: 2 skewers
- Total Servings: 4
- Total Time: 50 minutes
TOOLS:
- Vessels
- Knife
- Measuring spoons
- Cutting board
- Skewers
- Grill
- Tongs
INGREDIENTS:
- 1½ lb. chicken breast
- 2 cups pineapple chunks
- One red bell pepper
- One red onion
- One green bell pepper
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 tbsp. soy sauce
- 1 tbsp. ginger
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp. turmeric
- ½ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. smoked paprika
- ½ tsp. cumin
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- 1 tbsp. parsley
- 1 tsp. honey
INGREDIENT NOTES:
CHICKEN BREAST:
- Use chicken breast to provide lean protein and a tender texture. As another option, use boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
PINEAPPLE:
- Use fresh pineapple to provide natural sweetness and a juicy texture. Another option is to use canned pineapple that has been packed in juice and thoroughly drained.
OLIVE OIL:
- To add Mediterranean flavor and healthful fats, use extra-virgin olive oil. As another option, use avocado oil.
LEMON JUICE:
- To enhance brightness and tang, use fresh lemon juice. Fresh lime juice might be utilized in its stead.
GINGER:
- Use fresh ginger to provide a warm and refreshing flavor. As a substitute, use ½ tsp. ground ginger.
GARLIC:
- Use fresh garlic for a stronger savory flavor. As another choice, use ½ tsp. garlic powder.
TURMERIC:
- Use turmeric to provide earthy flavor and a golden color. You can increase it slightly for a stronger turmeric flavor.
SOY SAUCE:
- To add a savory taste, use low-sodium soy sauce. As a gluten-free alternative, use coconut aminos.
HONEY:
- Use honey for a lightly sweet flavor. You can leave it out to reduce the sugar and carbohydrate content.
BELL PEPPERS:
- Use colorful bell peppers for freshness, flavor, and texture. Alternatively, you might use orange or yellow peppers.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- We stir the honey, olive oil, salt, lemon juice, black pepper, soy sauce, cumin, ginger, paprika, garlic, and turmeric.
- Include the chicken and coat it perfectly with the marinade.
- Marinate the chicken for almost thirty minutes.
- We thread the chicken, pineapple, bell peppers, and red onion onto the skewers.
- Grill the skewers on a normal flame for about seven minutes.
- Cook till the chicken becomes 165°Fahrenheit.
- Sprinkle fresh parsley and serve the skewers hot.
TIPS:
- Make same-sized pieces of the veggies and chicken.
- We immerse the wooden skewers and ten grill them.
- Avoid crowding the skewers too much.
- We utilize fresh pineapple for a perfect flavor.
- Do not cook the chicken for an extra time.
- Cool the chicken for a few minutes and then serve.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the cooked skewers in a closed box and refrigerate them for nearly 3 to 4 days.
FREEZER:
- Store the cooked chicken and veggies in a for approximately 2 to 3 months.
FAQs:
Could we prepare these skewers by baking?
- Yes, you can bake the skewers for almost eighteen minutes at 220° Celcius.
May we utilize chicken thighs?
- Yes, you might utilize chicken thighs as a different option for chicken breast.
Will we omit the honey?
- Yes, you can skip the honey, as pineapple already delivers natural sweetness.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 290 kcal
Sodium: 520 mg
Net Carbs: 14 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sugar: 10 g
Fats: 10 g
Proteins: 35 g
Total Carbs: 17 g
