Description
These BBQ Pineapple Chicken Kabobs deliver sweet and tangy grilled goodness right to your summer dinner table. Skewers packed with juicy marinated chicken and caramelized pineapple chunks make your backyard barbecue a total crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
Fruits and Vegetables:
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 red onion
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 1 cup bbq sauce
Instructions
- Transform 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast into uniform 1-inch cubes. Slice 1 red bell pepper and 1 red onion into matching-sized chunks.
- Submerge wooden skewers in cold water for exactly 30 minutes to prevent charring during grilling.
- Carefully construct kabobs by threading chicken, pineapple chunks, bell pepper, and onion pieces onto skewers, creating colorful alternating patterns.
- Generously coat kabobs with ½ cup BBQ sauce, ensuring each piece receives complete coverage. Refrigerate for 45 minutes to absorb flavors.
- Prepare outdoor grill, heating to precisely 400°F with medium-high direct heat zones.
- Place prepared kabobs directly on clean grill grates. Cook for 5-6 minutes per side, rotating carefully to prevent burning.
- Brush remaining ½ cup BBQ sauce onto kabobs during final 2 minutes of cooking.
- Confirm chicken reaches safe 165°F internal temperature using meat thermometer. Remove from grill and let rest 3-4 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Wooden skewers need a water bath to prevent charring and potential fire on the grill, so soak them thoroughly before assembling kabobs.
- Choose a bold, tangy BBQ sauce that complements the sweetness of pineapple for maximum flavor depth in your kabobs.
- Let the kabobs rest for a few minutes after grilling to help the chicken retain its juices and ensure a tender, succulent bite.
- For a gluten-free version, select a certified gluten-free BBQ sauce and check all ingredient labels carefully.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg