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BBQ Chicken Pineapple Kebabs

BBQ Chicken Pineapple Kebabs

These BBQ Chicken Pineapple Kebabs combine juicy marinated chicken thighs, sweet caramelized pineapple, and colorful bell peppers grilled to smoky perfection. Coated in a sticky BBQ glaze and ready in about 30 minutes, they are a crowd-pleasing grilling recipe perfect for summer cookouts, family dinners, and backyard barbecues.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American BBQ, Fusion
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 700 g boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into cubes
  • 1 fresh pineapple, cut into chunks
  • 2 bell peppers (red or yellow), cut into pieces
  • 1 large red onion, cut into chunks
  • 1/4 cup extra BBQ sauce for glazing

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • skewers metal or wooden
  • grill
  • basting brush

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, mix BBQ sauce, honey, minced garlic, smoked paprika, fresh lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
  2. Cut the chicken thighs into 1.5-inch cubes and add them to the marinade. Toss until evenly coated, cover, and refrigerate for 1–2 hours.
  3. Cut the pineapple, bell peppers, and red onion into evenly sized chunks suitable for skewers.
  4. If using wooden skewers, soak them in cold water for about 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
  5. Thread the skewers alternating chicken, pineapple, bell pepper, and red onion, leaving small gaps between pieces.
  6. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
  7. Grill the skewers for about 14–16 minutes, turning every 3–4 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and nicely charred.
  8. Brush the skewers with additional BBQ sauce during the final 2 minutes of cooking to create a glossy glaze.
  9. Remove from the grill, allow the skewers to rest for 2 minutes, then serve immediately.

Notes

Use boneless chicken thighs for the juiciest results on the grill. Keep the marinade time under 2 hours if pineapple is present to prevent the meat from becoming too soft. Brush additional BBQ sauce in the final minutes of grilling for a glossy caramelized finish.