Tip: These flavorful chicken, bacon, and pineapple kebabs have approximately 350-400 calories per serving, depending on portion size and ingredients. They make a perfect meal for grilling season or a delicious dinner anytime. Serve with a side of rice or a fresh salad for a complete dish!
Ingredients:
2 lb chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 pineapple, cut into bite-sized chunks
2 red bell peppers, cut into large pieces
1 large onion, cut into large pieces
1 lb bacon, cut in half
1 ½ cups pineapple juice
2 tbsp cornstarch
½ cup brown sugar
3 tbsp soy sauce
Skewers
Instructions:
Prepare the Kebabs:
Wrap each piece of chicken and pineapple with a piece of bacon.
Thread the bacon-wrapped chicken, pineapple, red bell peppers, and onion onto the skewers.
Make the Sauce:
In a saucepan on the stove, combine the pineapple juice, cornstarch, brown sugar, and soy sauce.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
Let the sauce cool.
Preheat the Grill:
Preheat your grill to medium heat.
Grill the Kebabs:
Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, basting with the pineapple sauce as you go.
Continue grilling until the chicken is cooked through and the bacon is crispy.
Serve:
Once the chicken is cooked and the bacon is crispy, remove the skewers from the grill.
Serve the kebabs hot with extra sauce on the side.
Notes:
Saving Energy: These kebabs are grilled, making them an energy-efficient meal if you’re already using the grill. You can also prepare the ingredients ahead of time for quicker grilling.
Health Benefits: These kebabs offer protein from the chicken and healthy fats from the bacon, but they are calorie-dense due to the bacon and sauce. You can lighten them up by using turkey bacon or reducing the amount of sugar in the sauce. Enjoy in moderation!