Chicken Pineapple BBQ Skewers (Printable Version)
Tender chicken and sweet pineapple grilled on skewers with smoky BBQ glaze for a perfect summer meal.
# What You Need:
→ Protein & Produce
01 - 1.1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1 inch cubes
02 - 1 fresh pineapple peeled cored and cut into 1 inch chunks
03 - 1 large red bell pepper cut into 1 inch pieces
04 - 1 red onion cut into 1 inch chunks
→ Marinade & Sauce
05 - ⅓ cup plus 1 tbsp BBQ sauce gluten-free if needed plus extra for brushing
06 - 2 tbsp olive oil
07 - 1 tbsp honey
08 - 1 tbsp soy sauce use tamari for gluten-free
09 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
10 - ½ tsp garlic powder
11 - ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
12 - ½ tsp salt
# How To Make:
01 - Whisk together BBQ sauce olive oil honey soy sauce smoked paprika garlic powder black pepper and salt in a large bowl until fully combined.
02 - Add chicken cubes to the marinade and toss thoroughly to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes up to 2 hours for deeper flavor penetration.
03 - Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 20 minutes to prevent burning if using wooden ones.
04 - Thread marinated chicken pineapple chunks bell pepper pieces and red onion alternately onto skewers leaving slight space between pieces for even cooking.
05 - Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
06 - Place skewers on the grill and cook for 12 to 15 minutes turning every 3 to 4 minutes for even charring. Brush with additional BBQ sauce during the final 5 minutes of cooking.
07 - Grill until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and vegetables and pineapple show slight char marks.
08 - Remove skewers from grill and let rest for 2 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The pineapple gets these gorgeous charred edges that taste like candy from a street fair
- Everything cooks on one skewer so cleanup is basically nothing
02 -
- Do not crowd the skewers or the chicken will steam instead of getting those gorgeous grill marks
- The pineapple needs direct heat to char properly, so do not move it to a cooler part of the grill
03 -
- Double the marinade and save half in a separate container for brushing during cooking
- Preheat the skewers if they are metal so the chicken starts cooking immediately