Pineapple Cilantro Lime Chicken Kabobs

Pineapple Cilantro Lime Chicken Kabobs

Pineapple Cilantro Lime Chicken Kabobs

These Cuban chicken kabobs marinated in pineapple, cilantro, and lime are a no brainer. Add all of the marinade ingredients to a food processor and give it a few pulses. You don’t want the marinade to be puréed. Chunky is good. You can use either breast or thigh. I’m always partial to thighs. I cut 2lbs worth into 4 pieces each and yielded 6 kabobs. They take 7-8 minutes a side under the broiler; about a minute or two less on a grill.
This marinade will also go great with pork, shrimp, salmon, snapper, or mahi mahi.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time14 minutes
Marinating Time4 hours
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cuban
Keyword: Caribbean, Chicken, Cuban, main course
Author: Alex Gorgos

Equipment

  • Food processor or blender

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into equal sized large chunks
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tsp pink sea salt
  • 1 tsp coarse ground black pepper
  • 1 lime juiced

Instructions

  • Briefly pulse all of the marinade ingredients in a blender or food processor. The marinade doesn’t have to be puréed smooth.
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  • Marinate the chicken for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
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  • Turn on your oven’s broiler. Skewer up the chicken on metal skewers. Place on a rack on a baking sheet lined in foil.
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  • Broil for 7-8 minutes a side. Let rest before serving.
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Serve with your favorite side.