Description
These Pineapple BBQ Chicken Skewers are a perfect combination of sweet, tangy, and smoky flavors. Grilled to perfection, they make a delicious and colorful addition to any summer barbecue.
Ingredients
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For the Marinade:
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Skewers:
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 large red onion, cut into wedges
- Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine barbecue sauce, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, paprika, pepper, and salt. Add chicken cubes, coat well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes.
- Assemble Skewers: Thread marinated chicken, pineapple, bell pepper, and onion onto skewers alternately.
- Grill the Skewers: Grill for 10–12 minutes, turning and basting with extra marinade until chicken reaches 165°F internally.
- Serve: Remove from grill and serve hot.
Notes
- You can use canned pineapple chunks if fresh is unavailable.
- For a spicier kick, add 1 teaspoon of chili powder or a pinch of cayenne to the marinade.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
