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Baked Pineapple Chicken Kabobs

Baked pineapple chicken kabobs with sweet, glossy glaze—marinated chicken plus caramelized pineapple, peppers, and onion. Skewer everything and bake at 425°F until the chicken is tender and the pineapple edges turn golden.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Marinating 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 590
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and vegetables
  • 2 lb chicken breasts Cubed.
  • 1 pineapple Fresh, cubed.
  • 2 bell peppers Cubed.
  • 1 red onion Cubed.
Marinade and glazing
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup pineapple juice Use the juice from the fresh pineapple if available.
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic Minced.
  • 1 wooden skewers Soak in water if grilling.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Make the marinade
  1. Whisk soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey, olive oil, and minced garlic until smooth and honey dissolves.
Marinate the chicken
  1. Add cubed chicken breasts to the marinade and marinate for 1-4 hours, turning once if possible.
  2. While the chicken marinates, soak wooden skewers if you plan to grill (skip this if you’re baking).
Skewer the kabobs
  1. Thread chicken, cubed pineapple, bell peppers, and red onion onto skewers in a colorful alternating pattern.
Bake or grill
  1. For oven: Arrange kabobs on a sheet pan and bake at 425°F for 20-25 minutes, brushing with remaining marinade halfway for a glossy finish.
  2. For grill: Grill over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side, brushing with remaining marinade as they cook for caramelized glaze and charred edges.

Notes

For the best caramelization, keep the pineapple and peppers cut into similar-size chunks so they finish together. Refrigerate marinating chicken in a sealed container for up to 4 hours (do not reuse marinade unless it’s boiled). Freezing: kabobs freeze well after baking for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat until hot. Dietary swap: use coconut aminos in place of soy sauce for a gluten-free option (check honey labels if you need strict gluten-free).