Chicken and Pineapple BBQ Skewers (Printable)

Tender marinated chicken and fresh pineapple, grilled with vegetables for a smoky, sweet BBQ experience.

# What You Need:

→ Protein & Produce

01 - 1.1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 in cubes
02 - 1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1 in chunks
03 - 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1 in pieces
04 - 1 red onion, cut into 1 in chunks

→ Marinade & Sauce

05 - ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp BBQ sauce, plus extra for brushing
06 - 2 tbsp olive oil
07 - 1 tbsp honey
08 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
09 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
10 - ½ tsp garlic powder
11 - ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
12 - ½ tsp salt

# Steps:

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, toss thoroughly to coat, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
03 - If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 20 minutes to prevent burning.
04 - Thread marinated chicken, pineapple, bell pepper, and red onion alternately onto skewers.
05 - Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
06 - Grill for 12–15 minutes, turning every 3–4 minutes. Brush with extra BBQ sauce during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
07 - Grill until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and vegetables and pineapple are slightly charred.
08 - Remove from grill and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The marinade does double duty, infusing the chicken while you prep the vegetables
  • Everything cooks together on one skewer, meaning less cleanup and more flavor mingling
02 -
  • Overcrowding the skewers prevents proper air circulation and leads to uneven cooking
  • Letting the chicken rest after grilling makes a huge difference in juiciness, even just those two minutes
03 -
  • Thread similar sized ingredients on the same skewer if some items cook faster than others
  • Use two skewers parallel to each other for easier turning without everything spinning around

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