Description
These BBQ Pineapple Chicken Kabobs are a perfect blend of sweet and savory, featuring juicy chicken, sweet pineapple, and colorful bell peppers, all grilled to perfection. The marinade adds a smoky and tangy flavor that makes these kabobs irresistibly delicious. Ideal for summer cookouts or a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Kabobs:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes)
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 red bell pepper (cut into chunks)
- 1 green bell pepper (cut into chunks)
- 1 red onion (cut into chunks)
- skewers (wooden or metal)
For the Marinade:
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Whisk together barbecue sauce, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken cubes, coat well, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
- Prepare the Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high. Thread marinated chicken, pineapple, bell peppers, and onion onto skewers.
- Grill the Kabobs: Grill for 10–12 minutes, turning and basting with extra barbecue sauce until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with sides like rice, salad, or grilled vegetables.
Notes
- You can use canned pineapple chunks if fresh isn’t available, but make sure to drain them well.
- Try adding zucchini or mushrooms to the kabobs for extra veggies.
- These kabobs are great for summer cookouts or quick weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kabob
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 470 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
