Description
Delicious and colorful Pineapple BBQ Chicken Skewers featuring tender marinated chicken, fresh pineapple chunks, and vibrant bell peppers grilled to perfection with a flavorful barbecue sauce glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Marinade
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Vegetables and Fruit
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 red onion, cut into chunks
Other
- Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- Prepare Skewers: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
- Make Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, pineapple juice, soy sauce, garlic powder, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create a flavorful marinade.
- Marinate Chicken: Reserve 1/2 cup of the marinade for basting later. Add the chicken cubes to the remaining marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Let them marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor.
- Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, approximately 400°F (200°C), to ensure proper cooking temperature.
- Assemble Skewers: Thread the marinated chicken, pineapple chunks, red and green bell pepper pieces, and red onion chunks alternately onto the skewers for a colorful and flavorful presentation.
- Grill Skewers: Place the skewers on the preheated grill and cook for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally. During the last few minutes of grilling, baste the skewers with the reserved marinade to enhance flavor and juiciness. Grill until the chicken is fully cooked and has attractive grill marks.
- Serve: Serve the skewers warm. Optionally, provide extra barbecue sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Soaking wooden skewers prevents them from burning on the grill.
- Marinating the chicken for longer than 30 minutes intensifies the flavor and tenderness.
- Ensure chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safety.
- Can be paired with rice, salad, or grilled vegetables for a complete meal.
- Metal skewers don’t require soaking and conduct heat to help cook the chicken from the inside.
