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.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: 3
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- cutting board
- Chef's knife
- skewers metal or wooden
- grill
- basting brush
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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Cut the pineapple, bell peppers, and red onion into evenly sized chunks suitable for skewers.
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in cold water for about 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
- Thread the skewers alternating chicken, pineapple, bell pepper, and red onion, leaving small gaps between pieces.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
- Grill the skewers for about 14–16 minutes, turning every 3–4 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and nicely charred.
- Brush the skewers with additional BBQ sauce during the final 2 minutes of cooking to create a glossy glaze.
- 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.