Chicken Pineapple BBQ Skewers (Printable Version)

Tender chicken and fresh pineapple grilled with smoky BBQ glaze on colorful skewers.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Meat & Protein

01 - 1.1 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes

→ Fruit & Vegetables

02 - 1 medium fresh pineapple peeled cored and cut into 1 inch chunks
03 - 1 large red bell pepper cut into 1 inch pieces
04 - 1 large red onion cut into 1 inch pieces

→ Marinade & Sauce

05 - 1/2 cup BBQ sauce store-bought or homemade
06 - 2 tbsp olive oil
07 - 1 tbsp soy sauce use gluten-free if needed
08 - 2 cloves garlic minced
09 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
11 - 1/2 tsp salt

→ Garnish optional

12 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
13 - Lime wedges to serve

# Directions:

01 - Whisk together BBQ sauce olive oil soy sauce garlic smoked paprika black pepper and salt in a large bowl until fully combined.
02 - Add chicken cubes to the marinade toss to coat completely cover bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes up to 2 hours.
03 - Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 20 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
04 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat approximately 400°F or prepare a grill pan over medium-high heat.
05 - Thread marinated chicken pineapple chunks bell pepper and onion alternately onto skewers ending with a piece of chicken or pineapple.
06 - Grill skewers for 12 to 15 minutes turning occasionally and basting with extra BBQ sauce halfway through until chicken is cooked through and lightly charred.
07 - Remove from grill garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley and serve with lime wedges.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • The sweet and smoky combo makes everyone reach for seconds immediately
  • Minimal prep time means more socializing with guests
02 -
  • Skip the soak step and your wooden skewers will burn before the chicken is done
  • Don't overcrowd the skewers or things will steam instead of char
03 -
  • Leave space between ingredients on the skewer for even cooking
  • Reserve some fresh sauce for brushing, not the marinade the raw chicken touched

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