African Peanut Butter and Honey Chicken Skewers with Fresh Pineapple Slices

Name: African Peanut Butter and Honey Chicken Skewers with Fresh Pineapple Slices
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breast; 1/3 cup natural peanut butter; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 cloves garlic; 8 skewers; 1 fresh pineapple; Fresh cilantro leaves; Lime wedges

A Sweet and Savory Grilled Delight

Savor the rich flavors of African-inspired marinated chicken skewers, paired perfectly with sweet, juicy pineapple slices.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

Chicken Marinade

1 lb chicken breast

cut into 1-inch cubes

1/3 cup natural peanut butter

2 tablespoons honey

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 cloves garlic

minced

Skewers

8 skewers

wooden or metal

1 fresh pineapple

peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds

Garnishes

Fresh cilantro leaves

Lime wedges

Preparation

Marinating the Chicken

Combine Ingredients

In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter, honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, ginger, cayenne pepper, and garlic. Mix until smooth.

Coat Chicken

Add chicken cubes to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly.

Marinate

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.

Preparing the Skewers

Soak Skewers

If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.

Thread Skewers

Thread marinated chicken and pineapple slices onto the skewers alternately.

Ensure chicken pieces are not overcrowding for even cooking. Reserve a small amount of marinade to brush on chicken during grilling.

Cooking Process

Grilling the Skewers

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Place the skewers on the grill and cook, turning occasionally, for about 10-12 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and has grill marks.

Brushing

During the last few minutes of grilling, brush reserved marinade over the chicken for extra flavor.

Grilling Pineapple

Grill the sliced pineapples alongside the skewers until caramelized, about 2 minutes each side.

Plating & Serving