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BBQ Chicken Pineapple Skewers Recipe

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These BBQ Chicken Pineapple Skewers offer a delicious combination of smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors. Marinated chicken pieces are threaded alongside fresh pineapple, bell peppers, and red onions, then grilled to juicy perfection, making this recipe perfect for a summer cookout or a simple weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Marinade

  • 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

Main Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 to 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 medium pineapple
  • 2 medium bell peppers, any color
  • 1 medium red onion

Instructions

  1. Make the Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together ketchup, honey, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, paprika, salt, chili powder, and black pepper until well combined to create a flavorful marinade.
  2. Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken pieces into a gallon-size resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, toss to coat evenly, then seal the bag or cover the dish. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours to let the flavors infuse.
  3. Preheat the Grill: Prepare a pellet grill or regular grill and preheat it to medium to medium-high heat, ensuring it’s ready for grilling the skewers.
  4. Prepare the Vegetables and Pineapple: Cut the pineapple into 1 to 1 1/2-inch pieces. Similarly, chop the bell peppers and red onion into pieces of the same size for even cooking.
  5. Assemble the Skewers: Thread the chicken, pineapple, bell peppers, and red onions onto wooden or metal skewers. A suggested sequence is onion, pepper, pineapple, chicken, repeating until the full skewer is loaded. Fold any excessively long chicken pieces in half before threading for even cooking.
  6. Grill the Skewers: Place the skewers on the preheated grill. Cook the chicken breasts for about 4 to 5 minutes per side, or chicken thighs for 6 to 7 minutes per side, flipping once, until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
  7. Serve: Remove the skewers from the grill and serve immediately while hot and juicy for a perfect BBQ meal.

Notes

  • Marinate chicken for at least 2 hours but ideally overnight for maximum flavor.
  • If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
  • Adjust grilling time based on the thickness of the chicken pieces to avoid undercooking or drying out.
  • Serve with rice, a fresh salad, or grilled corn for a complete meal.
  • You can substitute pineapple with mango or peaches for a different fruity twist.

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