Name: Irresistible BBQ Pineapple Chicken Kabobs: Your New Grilling Favorite!
Prep time: 2 h 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 2 h 50 min
Cuisine: American / BBQ
Ingredients: ⅔ cup barbecue sauce; ⅔ cup teriyaki sauce; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger; 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks; 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks; 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 ½-inch pieces; 1 sweet onion, cut into 1 ½-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons canola oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; Wooden or metal skewers

Irresistible BBQ Pineapple Chicken Kabobs: Your New Grilling Favorite!

Tender, juicy chicken and sweet pineapple chunks marinated in a sticky, savory-sweet garlicky-BBQ-teriyaki sauce, grilled to perfection with vibrant red bell pepper and onion. An easy and delicious recipe perfect for grilling season.

Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

⅔ cup barbecue sauce
⅔ cup teriyaki sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 ½-inch pieces
1 sweet onion, cut into 1 ½-inch pieces
2 tablespoons canola oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Wooden or metal skewers

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine barbecue sauce, teriyaki sauce, garlic and ginger. Reserve 1/2 cup and set aside.
In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine barbecue sauce mixture (the larger portion) and chicken; marinate for at least 2 hours to overnight, up to 8 hours, turning the bag occasionally. Drain the chicken from the marinade.
Thread chicken, pineapple, bell pepper and onion onto skewers. Brush with canola oil; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Preheat grill to medium heat.
Add skewers to grill, and cook, turning occasionally, until the chicken is completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 10 minutes.
Brush skewers with reserved barbecue sauce mixture, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes to caramelize the sauce.
Serve immediately.

Notes

If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before threading to prevent burning.
Do not marinate the chicken with pineapple chunks added to the marinade, as fresh pineapple contains enzymes that can break down the chicken if marinated too long. Thread pineapple just before grilling.
Cut all ingredients into uniform sizes for even cooking.
Ensure grill grates are clean and oiled to prevent sticking.
Use a meat thermometer to confirm chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
Let kabobs rest for a few minutes after grilling for juicier chicken.

Author: Juana M. Benedict
Prep Time: 2 hours 30 minutes (includes marinating time)
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Dish, Grill
Method: Grill
Cuisine: American / BBQ
Diet: Low Lactose

Keywords: BBQ, Pineapple, Chicken, Kabobs, Skewers, Grill, Grilled, Summer, Marinade, Easy, Dinner, Poultry, Fruit, Vegetable