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Hawaiian Bacon Pineapple Chicken Kebabs

These Hawaiian Bacon Pineapple Chicken Kebabs provide 13g protein and 154 calories per serving—a low-calorie, high-volume option for aggressive cuts. Quick stovetop prep yields 10 servings, maximizing your batch-cooking efficiency. Use this as a zero-guilt protein vehicle when you're prioritizing calorie deficit over absolute protein concentration.

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Ingredients

10 servings
  • BBQ Sauce(120g)
  • Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(120g)
  • Pineapple Juice, Canned Or Fresh(60g)
  • Brown sugar(15g)
  • Vinegar, Rice(15g)
  • Garlic(23g)
  • Olive oil(15g)

    Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.

  • Sesame Oil, Toasted(5g)
  • Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(500g)

    Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.

  • Bacon, Center-Cut Pork
  • Pineapple(720g)
  • Bell Pepper
  • Bell Pepper
  • Yellow Onion
  • Salt and cracked pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. 1Mix the bbq sauce together with the soy sauce, pineapple juice, rice vinegar, garlic and sesame oil in a large jug or bowl.
  2. 2Preheat a grill pan (or grill plates on the bbq) over medium-high heat. 
  3. 3Thread the red onion, red pepper (capsicum) piece), pineapple, green pepper, bacon and chicken onto skewers, wrapping the bacon around the chicken as pictured above. Repeat until all of the chicken has been used. Coat skewers evenly with HALF of the marinade (reserve other HALF for basting).
  4. 4Brush grill pan or grates over with olive oil. Grill the skewers for 5 minutes; brush over 1/4 cup of reserved marinade. Turn skewers over and coat with remaining 1/4 cup of marinade. Grill for a further 4 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and to your liking. Serve immediately.

Nutrition — Per Serving

154

calories

13g

protein

4g

fat

Carbohydrates
18g
Saturated fat
0.6g
Sodium
579 mg
Dietary fiber
1.3g

10 servings per batch · ~159g each

Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central

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Common questions

How much protein does Hawaiian Bacon Pineapple Chicken Kebabs have per serving?

Each serving contains 13g of protein with only 154 calories, making this a lean option for when you need protein without high caloric intake. The macros break down to 4g fat and 18g carbs per kebab.

How long does it take to prep Hawaiian Bacon Pineapple Chicken Kebabs?

This recipe qualifies as quick prep and yields 10 servings in one batch, so you're getting multiple meals prepped efficiently on the stovetop. It's ideal for fitting meal prep into a busy schedule.

Are Hawaiian Bacon Pineapple Chicken Kebabs good for fat loss?

At only 154 calories and 13g protein per serving, these kebabs work well during a caloric deficit when you need to maintain protein while keeping meals light. The low fat content (4g) and moderate carbs make them suitable for cutting phases.

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