Description
BBQ Chicken Pineapple Skewers are a must-try dish for any outdoor gathering or cozy family dinner. These colorful skewers feature tender, marinated chicken pieces paired with juicy pineapple, bell peppers, and red onion, creating a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. Whether you’re grilling in the backyard or heading out for a picnic, these skewers are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 to 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 medium pineapple
- 2 medium bell peppers (any color)
- 1 medium red onion
- 2/3 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon garlic, finely minced (or 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder)
- 1/2 teaspoon sweet or smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse, kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together marinade ingredients: ketchup, honey, rice vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, paprika, salt, chili powder, and black pepper.
- Marinate chicken in the mixture for at least 2 hours (up to 24 hours) in the refrigerator.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Cut the pineapple and vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Assemble skewers by alternating marinated chicken with pineapple chunks and veggies.
- Grill skewers for 4-5 minutes per side for chicken breasts or 6-7 minutes for thighs until fully cooked.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight. Feel free to use other veggies like zucchini or cherry tomatoes for variety. Soak wooden skewers in water before grilling to prevent burning.