Description
BBQ Pineapple Chicken Kabobs deliver sweet and smoky summer vibes that will make your backyard barbecue seriously delicious. Grilling these tender marinated skewers brings tropical flavor right to your plate, guaranteed to impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Produce:
- 1 fresh pineapple
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 red onion
Sauce and Seasonings:
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Whip together ½ cup BBQ sauce, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper in a medium bowl until smooth.
- Sprinkle 1.5 lbs chicken cubes with salt and pepper, ensuring each piece gets seasoned evenly.
- Pour marinade over chicken, massaging sauce into meat until every cube is thoroughly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate chicken for 30-120 minutes to allow flavors to penetrate deeply.
- Slice pineapple and bell peppers into uniform 1-inch chunks, ensuring consistent sizing for even cooking.
- Cut red onion into similar 1-inch wedges that will complement other ingredients on skewers.
- Thread skewers by alternating chicken, pineapple, red pepper, green pepper, and onion, distributing ingredients evenly.
- Heat grill to medium-high temperature between 375-450°F, thoroughly cleaning and oiling grates to prevent sticking.
- Grill kabobs for 10-12 minutes, rotating every 3-4 minutes to achieve golden-brown marks and even cooking.
- Check chicken internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer for safe consumption.
- Brush extra BBQ sauce during final 2 minutes of grilling to create caramelized glaze.
- Remove from grill and let kabobs rest 3-5 minutes before serving to retain moisture.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for deeper flavor by letting it sit in the refrigerator overnight, which allows the spices to penetrate the meat more thoroughly.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before threading to prevent burning during grilling.
- For a gluten-free version, select a gluten-free BBQ sauce and double-check all ingredient labels carefully.
- When grilling, leave a small space between ingredients on skewers to ensure even cooking and beautiful caramelization on each piece.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes (grilling) or 20-25 minutes (oven baking)
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 255 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg