Chicken and Pineapple BBQ Skewers (Printer-friendly)
Tender chicken and fresh pineapple glazed with smoky BBQ sauce, grilled for a perfect summer dinner.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Marinade & Skewers
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# How to Make It:
01 - Whisk together olive oil, BBQ sauce, soy sauce, honey, garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until well combined.
02 - Add chicken cubes to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.
03 - Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
04 - Thread chicken, pineapple, bell pepper, and red onion alternately onto skewers, leaving a small space between each piece for even cooking.
05 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
06 - Grill skewers for 12 to 15 minutes, turning every 3 to 4 minutes and basting with extra marinade, until chicken is cooked through and nicely charred.
07 - Transfer skewers to a platter, garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve with lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Tips:
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- The sweet pineapple and smoky chicken create those perfect summer grill flavors everyone craves
- These come together in under 40 minutes but taste like you planned all day
- Everything cooks on skewers so cleanup is basically nonexistent
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- I once forgot to soak the wooden skewers and they caught fire on the grill, so do not skip that step
- Leaving space between pieces on the skewers is the difference between perfectly cooked and raw in the middle
- Let the skewers rest for just a couple minutes off the heat before serving so the juices redistribute
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- Double the marinade and reserve half for basting—never use the same liquid the raw chicken sat in
- Chill your pineapple in the fridge before threading so it stays firm on the grill
- Use tongs to turn the skewers so you do not lose any precious pineapple chunks