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Heart Healthy Chicken and Pineapple Kebabs Recipe

                   
Chicken and Pineapple Kebabs
Taste the fiery-sweet flavor of this chicken and fruit kebab and enjoy summer all year long. Fresh lime juice and finely chopped cilantro combine for a bright, herbaceous punch.
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Ingredients
Recipe yields 4 servings
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 Tbsp honey
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tsp chili powder
1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro
8 oz chicken breast, cooked and cut into 16 cubes
1 cup fresh pineapple, cubed
1 cup cherry tomatoes or plum tomato
1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
Black pepper to taste
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Directions
Step 1

To prepare marinade, in a bowl, whisk together all marinade ingredients.

Step 2

In a shallow glass dish, cover the chicken with the marinade. Marinate for at least 1 hour, covered and chilled.

Step 3

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

Step 4

On presoaked skewers, alternate pineapple, chicken, tomato, green pepper and red onion. Repeat if skewer is long enough. Season with black pepper, if desired. Grill kebabs until chicken is cooked through, turning as needed, about 10 minutes.

Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 184
Make this for: Gluten Free
Dietary Review:
Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
This recipe has been reviewed by a dietitian. Click here to learn more.
Nutrition Info
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 2 oz chicken, 3/4 cup vegetables and fruit
Per serving:
calories:184
total fat:2g
sat fat:1g
cholesterol:48mg
sodium:45mg
total carb:23g
fibers:2g
proteins:18g

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About This Healthy Recipe

Chicken and pineapple? Yes please! This dynamic duo makes for a flavorful, high protein dish that is sure to be a hit amongst guests. This recipe is perfect for summertime grilling and it takes just 30 minutes to prepare! Containing just 2 grams of fat and 18 grams of protein per serving, these kebabs are a great choice for anyone looking for a heart-healthy recipe. Another great thing about this chicken recipe? It contains just 23 grams of carbohydrates per serving making it a diabetic-friendly recipe. In addition to being heart-healthy and diabetic-friendly, this recipe is also gluten-free, making it the perfect recipe option for those with gluten allergies. Concerned about calories? Don’t be! This recipe is just 184 calories per serving so you can be sure to enjoy this meal guilt free. Enjoy!

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Heart Healthy Chicken and Pineapple Kebabs Recipe
Ingredients
Recipe yields 4 servings
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 Tbsp honey
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tsp chili powder
1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro
8 oz chicken breast, cooked and cut into 16 cubes
1 cup fresh pineapple, cubed
1 cup cherry tomatoes or plum tomato
1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
Black pepper to taste
Directions
Step 1

To prepare marinade, in a bowl, whisk together all marinade ingredients.

Step 2

In a shallow glass dish, cover the chicken with the marinade. Marinate for at least 1 hour, covered and chilled.

Step 3

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

Step 4

On presoaked skewers, alternate pineapple, chicken, tomato, green pepper and red onion. Repeat if skewer is long enough. Season with black pepper, if desired. Grill kebabs until chicken is cooked through, turning as needed, about 10 minutes.

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