Description
Delicious and easy-to-make BBQ Pineapple Chicken Kabobs featuring juicy marinated chicken, fresh pineapple, and colorful vegetables, grilled to perfection and brushed with flavorful barbecue sauce. Perfect for summer grilling and a healthy, gluten-free main course option.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Marinade
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (plus more for brushing)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Vegetables and Fruit
- 1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
- 1 red onion, cut into chunks
Additional
- Wooden or metal skewers (if wooden, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes)
Instructions
- Soak Skewers: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
- Prepare Marinade and Chicken: In a large bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, olive oil, soy sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken cubes and toss well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor.
- Preheat Grill: Heat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat, ensuring it’s hot enough to get a nice char but not so hot to burn the kabobs.
- Assemble Kabobs: Thread the marinated chicken, pineapple chunks, red bell pepper pieces, and red onion chunks alternately onto the skewers for an appealing look and balanced flavor.
- Grill Kabobs: Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally. While grilling, baste the kabobs with additional barbecue sauce to enhance moisture and flavor. Grill until chicken is cooked through with a slight char.
- Rest and Serve: Remove kabobs from grill and let them rest for 2 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.
Notes
- Use your favorite barbecue sauce—whether spicy, sweet, or smoky—to tailor the flavor to your preference.
- Serve the kabobs over rice, a fresh salad, or alongside grilled corn for a complete and satisfying meal.
- If using wooden skewers, soaking them in water is essential to prevent burning on the grill.
- For gluten-free options, ensure your barbecue sauce and soy sauce are labeled gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 kabobs
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
