Flavorful Grilled Pineapple BBQ Chicken Skewers
Sweet, smoky, and juicy grilled chicken skewers paired with caramelized pineapple and a tangy homemade BBQ sauce, perfect for summer BBQs and quick dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 fresh pineapple, cored and cut into 1-inch chunks (or drained canned pineapple chunks)
- ½ cup BBQ sauce (smoky, slightly sweet)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Wooden or metal skewers (if wooden, soak in water for 30 minutes)
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes and pineapple into similar-sized chunks.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, honey, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Toss chicken cubes in the marinade and let marinate for at least 15 minutes, up to 2 hours.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes if using.
- Alternate threading chicken pieces and pineapple chunks onto each skewer (4-5 chicken pieces and 3-4 pineapple chunks per skewer).
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375–400°F). Oil the grill grates lightly.
- Grill skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and pineapple is caramelized.
- Let skewers rest a few minutes before serving. Serve warm with extra BBQ sauce if desired.
Notes
Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F. Turn skewers every 2-3 minutes to avoid flare-ups and burn. Fresh pineapple caramelizes best but canned or frozen (drained) can be used. Marinate chicken at least 15 minutes for flavor, but no longer than 4 hours to avoid meat breakdown. Can bake skewers at 425°F for 15-20 minutes if no grill is available.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 0.7
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 30
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