Think you need a grill to enjoy great kebabs? Think again because you can make this tasty skewered pineapple chicken recipe in the oven!
I recently asked you guys what you like to grill, and there were so many tasty responses! Many of you said steak, which is one of my favorites too, but lots of folks suggested chicken and fruits like peaches and pineapple. All those ideas made me hungry for some chicken kebabs, so I whipped up these chicken pineapple skewers for dinner last night.
If you’re a regular here, you know that I don’t actually have a grill. I do, however, have an oven with a broiler, which works just fine thank you very much! The instructions below tell you how to make these chicken kebabs in the oven, but of course they would be great on the grill instead. However you cook them, I recommend serving them with this very quick and easy avocado lime rice.
The hot sauce I used in the marinade is not the vinegary kind like Tabasco. I found it in the Hispanic section of the grocery store, and it’s made by La Victoria. It contains tomatoes and has a different kind of flavor than Tabasco, so I recommend using something similar for best results. This pineapple chicken recipe is bursting with citrus flavor, a little spicy, and perfect for summer!
Skewered Pineapple Chicken Recipe with Spicy Orange Marinade
These citrusy chicken kebabs are perfect for summer grilling, or make them any time of year in your oven!
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 1/2 pieces
- 1 red onion diced into 1 1/2″ pieces
- 1 red bell pepper diced into 1 1/2″ pieces
- 1/4 fresh pineapple diced into 1 1/2″ pieces
- 1/2 c. orange juice
- 2 tbsp. La Victoria hot sauce or similar
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
Instructions
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Skewer chicken, onion bell pepper, and pineapple in an alternating pattern. Arrange the kebabs in a large, flat container like a 9 x 13″ baking dish.
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Stir together orange juice, hot sauce, and salt. Pour over skewers to evenly coat them. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or up to 12 hours. (Alternatively, you can marinate all ingredients in a bowl and skewer before cooking. This will add more flavor but will be messier!)
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Line a baking sheet with foil, and place a baking rack on top of the foil. Move oven rack to about 8 inches below the top broiler. Place this baking sheet setup in the oven, and preheat to 400 degrees F. When oven is hot, turn oven off and broiler to high. Carefully remove baking sheet, and immediately place pineapple chicken skewers in an even layer on the hot baking rack.
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Place baking sheet on the top rack under the broiler, and cook for 8 minutes. Carefully remove baking sheet, flip skewers, and return to oven for 8-10 minutes longer or until chicken is cooked through.
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If you are cooking these on a grill instead, skip the previous step and grill as usual!
Notes
In a hurry? Skip the skewering! Mix all ingredients together, marinade for at least 15 minutes, and stir fry over high heat until chicken is cooked through.
- Prep Time: 50
- Cook Time: 20
You will definitely want to check out these other savory pineapple recipes!
Nicole says
How many does this recipe feed? I am planning on making these for a beach themed bridal shower and need to know how to adjust to feed lots! Looks amazing by the way- Can’t wait to try them!
Rachel says
these sound so good! I’m throwing a pineapple/beach themed bridal shower this summer so these will be perfect! I want to grill them but don’t want to stand at the grill while everyone is here waiting, think they’ll be good served room temp if I grill them beforehand? Or maybe grill them then rewarm in the oven?!
Andi says
Hi, Rachel. Yes, I think they would be fine even if they are cooled down. I never mind what temperature my grilled chicken is. Room temp is fine (as long as they aren’t out too long for safety reasons). Enjoy your party! It sounds fun!
Kellie says
Hi! I was going to make this for dinner this week, but the recipe isn’t showing up anymore! The rest of the post is there, but the actual recipe is missing. Is it just me or is it really gone? I’d love to have it; it looks delicious!
Andi says
Hi again. I’m sorry something went wrong with the recipe, and thank you for letting me know. I fixed it. Please let me know if you have any other problems. Thanks!
Kellie says
I’m curious which product you used for hot sauce. The La Victoria Salsa Brava Hot Sauce doesn’t contain tomatoes and it has vinegar. I want to make sure I get my flavors right, but I’m not sure exactly what product is best. Your photos are fantastic, and this looks delicious!
Andi says
Hi, Kellie! The Salsa Brava is the right one. I just checked the ingredients, and it does have tomato paste. I hope you like it, and thank you so much!!
Kellie says
You’re right; don’t know how I missed that. Glad I bought the right one! Didn’t want to mess up the flavor. Thanks for getting the recipe back up; I couldn’t figure out where it went!
Andi says
I hope it turned out well for you, Kellie :)
Cate @ Chez CateyLou says
I was so excited to read that you made this without a grill! I don’t have a grill either (I live in a small NYC apartment!) so I feel really left out with all these amazing grilling recipes I see around summertime! Definitely giving these skewers a try – they look so delicious! I love pineapple with chicken!
Andi says
Thank you, Cate! We should trade faux grill recipes ;)
Jodee Weiland says
I love spicy with sweet…this looks delicious! I have to try this soon…thanks for sharing!
Andi says
Thank you, Jodee!
claire @ the realistic nutritionist says
This looks so good!!
Andi says
Thank you, Claire!
Robyn @ simply fresh dinners says
Great looking recipe, Andi, and the flavours must be fantastic. Your photos are gorgeous! I love pineapple and chicken together – perfect for summer. Pinned and stumbled :)
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Andi says
Thank you so much, Robyn! This was one of the times I was glad to have lights for night photography. We talked once before about making roasted vegetables and cocktails in the morning when the light is good. I wasn’t able to do that with these and took these pictures after dark!
Robyn @ simply fresh dinners says
I remember that conversation, Andi! I think I need to get myself some lights because I’m loving these photos.
As a blogger, there is always something more that we need, isn’t there? lol. My list is getting very long!
Andi says
Yes, it’s always something! I am in dire need of some new dishes, napkins, etc. for pictures, but I am running out of space to store all this stuff!
marcie@flavorthemoments says
I love kebabs and I’ve really been into pineapple lately! These are just perfect. :)
Andi says
Thank you, Marcie! I have a shrimp version too, but I need to make it again with new photos!
Cindy @ Pick Fresh Foods says
We are huge kabob fans and we grill a lot. We are actually those crazy people who will shovel the snow off the grill just to use it. Pineapple and chicken is always a tasty combination and I love this spice orange marinade. I’ve got to try that! Pinning!
Andi says
Thank you, Cindy! We have gotten a grill a couple different times but never use it enough, and it ends up rusting eventually. It is cold and windy in our neighborhood most of the year, which I don’t mind, but it’s not the best cookout weather! I should just put a coat on like you and grill whatever the weather :)