Chicken and Pineapple BBQ Skewers (Print View)

Tender chicken and pineapple chunks grilled with smoky BBQ marinade for a perfect summer meal.

# 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 - ½ 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 - ½ tsp black pepper
11 - ½ tsp salt

→ Garnish

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

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, olive oil, soy sauce, garlic, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt to create the marinade.
02 - Add chicken cubes to the marinade, toss to coat thoroughly, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours for maximum flavor absorption.
03 - Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 20 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
04 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400°F) or prepare a grill pan on the stovetop.
05 - Thread marinated chicken, pineapple chunks, bell pepper, and onion alternately onto the skewers, ending with a piece of chicken or pineapple to secure the arrangement.
06 - Grill skewers for 12-15 minutes, turning frequently and basting with extra BBQ sauce halfway through, until chicken is fully cooked and lightly charred.
07 - Remove from grill and garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The sweet and smoky combination hits every craving at once
  • Everything cooks on one skewer so cleanup is practically nonexistent
  • They look impressive but require minimal prep work
02 -
  • Do not skip the skewer soaking step unless you want to deal with burnt sticks and potential fires
  • Cut everything to the same size so each skewer cooks evenly and nothing ends up raw or overdone
  • Let the skewers rest for a couple minutes after grilling so the juices redistribute
03 -
  • Thread the ingredients fairly snugly so nothing spins around when you flip the skewers
  • Double the marinade and use half as a dipping sauce if you want extra flavor
  • Metal skewers cook faster than wood so adjust your timing accordingly

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