Looking for an easy dinner inspiration? These bacon pineapple chicken kebabs are quick and simple marinated chicken on skewers combined with bacon, pineapple, red onion, and bell pepper. They are perfect for parties, backyard barbecues, and busy weeknight meals.
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I partnered with Lee Kum Kee to try some of their delicious Asian sauces. They offer a wide variety of must-have pantry staples, making it easy to create delicious meals at home using authentic Asian flavors within minutes. Lee Kum Kee has been a leading maker of authentic Asian sauces and condiments for over a century. Their sauces enhance daily dishes by providing a delicious twist to traditional recipes. For this recipe, I used their Panda Brand Oyster Flavored Sauce.
What is Oyster Sauce?
Lee Kum Kee Panda Oyster Flavored Sauce is a thick, dark sauce made from the finest oyster extracts mixed with sugar, salt, water, and other ingredients. It is a versatile cooking staple that is perfect for marinating, stir-fries, dipping, and more.
What does Oyster Sauce Taste Like?
Oyster sauce has a sweet, salty, and earthy flavor. The sauce makes an excellent marinade for chicken. The sweet and salty flavor combination of the pineapple and oyster sauce is incredibly delicious in these pineapple chicken kebabs.
What ingredients do you need for Bacon Pineapple Chicken Kebabs?
For this Bacon Pineapple Chicken Kebabs recipe, you will need the following ingredients:
- 2 large chicken breasts or 3 small chicken breasts
- 1 lb. thick-cut bacon
- 1 pineapple cut into 2-inch chunks
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 red onion
- ⅓ cup Lee Kum Kee Panda Brand Oyster Flavored Sauce
- wooden skewers soaked in water
How to make Bacon Pineapple Chicken Kebabs
Follow these easy steps on how to make bacon pineapple chicken kebabs:
- Soak your wooden skewers in water.
- Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch chunks. Place chicken in a mixing bowl and mix chicken with Lee Kum Kee Panda Brand Oyster Flavored Sauce. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- In the meantime, cook bacon in a pan for 3 minutes per side until almost crispy then take it out and let cool.
- Cut pineapple into 2-inch chunks.
- Cut onion, bell pepper, and cooked bacon into large 1-inch pieces.
- Skewer chicken, bacon, pineapple, green bell pepper, and red onion. Repeat until you have used all of the ingredients.
- Grill kabobs 5-7 minutes on each side, rotating in between.
- Serve with additional Lee Kum Kee Panda Brand Oyster Flavored Sauce.
What to serve with chicken kabobs?
Looking for some tasty sides to go with these delicious kabobs? Try some of these tasty side dishes:
- Rice Cooker Coconut Rice
- Fried Rice
- Cauliflower Fried Rice
- Crunchy Cucumber Salad
- Asian Green Beans
- Sauteed Asian Broccoli
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Bacon Pineapple Chicken Kebabs
Equipment
- wooden skewers
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts or 3 small chicken breasts
- 1 lb bacon thick-cut
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 red onion
- 1/3 cup Lee Kum Kee Panda Brand Oyster Flavored Sauce
Instructions
- Soak your wooden skewers in water.
- Cut 2 large chicken breasts or 3 smaller chicken breasts into 1-inch chunks. Place chicken in a mixing bowl and mix chicken with 1/3 cup Lee Kum Kee Panda Brand Oyster Flavored Sauce. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- In the meantime, cook 1 lb bacon in a pan for 3 minutes per side until almost crispy then take it out and let cool.
- Cut pineapple into 2-inch chunks.
- Cut red onion, bell pepper, and cooked bacon into large 1-inch pieces.
- Skewer chicken, bacon, pineapple, green bell pepper, and red onion. Repeat until you have used all of the ingredients.
- Grill kabobs 5-7 minutes on each side, rotating in between.
- Serve with additional Lee Kum Kee Panda Brand Oyster Flavored Sauce.
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Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
You had me at pineapple but the bacon is genius as well.