BBQ Pineapple Chicken Kabobs feature marinated chicken in a sweet-savory BBQ-teriyaki blend, skewered with pineapple, bell peppers, and onions, then grilled to perfection for a smoky, tangy summer dish.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
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 1½‑inch pieces
- 1 sweet onion, cut into 1½‑inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, teriyaki sauce, garlic, and ginger. Reserve ½ cup for basting.
- Marinate chicken in the remaining sauce in a large bag or bowl for at least 2 hours, up to 8 hours.
- Preheat grill to medium heat.
- Thread chicken, pineapple, bell pepper, and onion onto skewers. Brush with canola oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill skewers for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken reaches 165°F. Brush with reserved sauce and grill for 1–2 more minutes.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Use boneless chicken thighs for juicier kabobs.
- Firm tofu or mushrooms make great vegetarian substitutes.
- Use an air fryer or oven as alternate cooking methods.
- To avoid sticking, oil the grill and skewers before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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