Chicken and Pineapple BBQ Skewers (Printable Version)

Tender marinated chicken and sweet pineapple grilled on skewers with vibrant vegetables in smoky BBQ sauce.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein & Produce

01 - 1.1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch cubes
02 - 1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1 inch chunks
03 - 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
04 - 1 red onion, cut into 1 inch chunks

→ Marinade & Sauce

05 - ⅓ cup plus 1 tbsp BBQ sauce (gluten-free if needed), plus extra for brushing
06 - 2 tbsp olive oil
07 - 1 tbsp honey
08 - 1 tbsp soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
09 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
10 - ½ tsp garlic powder
11 - ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
12 - ½ tsp salt

# How To Make It:

01 - Whisk together BBQ sauce, olive oil, honey, soy sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt in a large bowl until thoroughly combined.
02 - Add chicken cubes to the marinade, toss well to coat completely. Cover bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours for deeper flavor penetration.
03 - If using wooden skewers, soak in water for at least 20 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
04 - Thread marinated chicken, pineapple chunks, bell pepper pieces, and red onion chunks alternately onto skewers, distributing ingredients evenly.
05 - Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
06 - Place skewers on grill and cook for 12–15 minutes, turning every 3–4 minutes for even cooking. Brush with extra BBQ sauce during the final 5 minutes of cooking.
07 - Grill until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and vegetables and pineapple show slight charring.
08 - Remove skewers from grill and let rest for 2 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The honey and pineapple create natural caramelization that no sauce can fake
  • Everything happens on one skewer so cleanup is practically nonexistent
02 -
  • Metal skewers cook food faster from the inside out, so reduce grilling time by about 2 minutes
  • Do not overcrowd the grill or the temperature drops and you lose those beautiful charred marks
03 -
  • Leave space between ingredients on the skewers so heat can circulate and everything cooks evenly
  • Cut your vegetables and pineapple to the same size as the chicken for uniform cooking time

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