Barbecue Skewers with Chicken and Pineapple
Meet your new grill go-to – our Grilled Chicken and Pineapple kabobs Savor the smoky charred flavor blending with the tastes of chicken, fresh pineapple, bell peppers, and onions. Learn how to perfect these barbecue skewers for all your summer cookouts.
 Barbecue Skewers with Chicken and Pineapple are perfect for summer cookouts. The skewers combine white meat chicken, fresh pineapple, red bell pepper, and onion, grilled to a smoky char and brushed with sweet-spicy BBQ sauce. Easy to prep ahead, the recipe uses fresh pineapple for vibrant flavor and offers a fun, flavorful twist on classic kabobs.
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Have you noticed for some unknown reason when you place food on a stick or skewer, it just tastes better? There are so many options with skewers when it comes to ingredients. We even have an amazing Pizza Kabob recipe that you just must try. That just goes to show you that anything can be on a skewer. But today we are talking about Barbecue Skewers with grilled chicken and pineapple and slathered with barbecue sauce.
We are using fresh pineapple to grill and it totally makes a difference. Cutting up a pineapple is easy with the right tools and the fresh flavor it brings is well worth the extra time. We love using this Pineapple de-corer/slicer/peeler/cutter/wedger on Amazon. We do make things a little easier by using a store-bought bbq sauce on these Chicken and Pineapple kabobs or skewers. But your favorite sauce will do but we like to lean towards a sweet but spicy sauce for these skewers.
These Chicken Pineapple Skewers come off the grill with a charred smoky flavor. The flavors of the chicken, pineapple, bell peppers, and onions are amazing. We have seen many variations of this dish such as Hawaiian Chicken kabobs or Polynesian kabobs, Sweet and Spicy Kabobs but we are from Texas so we just call them Barbecue Skewers.
Brimming with juicy chicken, fresh pineapple, and colorful veggies, these skewers are a crowd pleaser. Plus, their sweet and spicy BBQ sauce finish is the stuff of legends.
Barbecue Skewers Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 boneless skinless Chicken Breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 pineapple cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 red bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 onion cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce (Sweet Baby Ray’s)
Equipment Needed:
- Grill
- Skewers
- BBQ Sauce Mop or Brush
How to make Grilled Chicken and Pineapple Kabobs
- Divide chicken cubes, pineapple cubes, bell pepper slices, onion chunks into 8 equal portions for each skewer
- Thread chicken alternately with the pineapple, bell pepper, onion onto skewers until all are used. (remember if using wooden skewers to soak them for at least 30 minutes prior)
- Grill on medium-high heat until chicken is no longer pink in the center (about 6-8 minutes on each side)
- Brush or Mop on BBQ Sauce and grill for 1-2 minutes on each side
🥣 Recipe Tips
- Soak Wooden Skewers Thoroughly: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before threading to prevent burning on the grill. For extra sturdiness, consider using metal skewers, which can be reused and handle the heat without soaking.
- Cut Ingredients Uniformly: Ensure the chicken, pineapple, bell pepper, and onion are cut into consistent 1-inch pieces. This promotes even cooking, so all components are perfectly grilled without some being undercooked or overdone.
- Apply BBQ Sauce Strategically: Brush the barbecue sauce on during the last 1-2 minutes of grilling to avoid burning due to the sauce’s sugar content. For a bolder flavor, lightly coat the skewers with sauce before grilling and add a final layer afterward for extra stickiness.
Barbecue Skewers! Brimming with juicy chicken, fresh pineapple, and colorful veggies, these skewers are a crowd pleaser. Plus, their sweet and spicy BBQ sauce finish is the stuff of legends. 🔥 Get ready to win the best BBQ host award this summer!
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 🥣 Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless Chicken Breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 pineapple cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 red bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 onion cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce (Sweet Baby Ray’s)
- 8 skewers
Instructions
- Divide chicken cubes, pineapple cubes, bell pepper slices, onion chunks into 8 equal portions for each skewer
- Thread chicken alternately with the pineapple, bell pepper, onion onto skewers until all are used. (remember if using wooden skewers to soak them for at least 30 minutes prior)
- Grill on medium-high heat until chicken is no longer pink in the center (about 6-8 minutes on each side)
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Hi Evelyn, this would fit perfectly in Food on Friday: August under the chicken theme. Hope you bring it on over to share with everybody. Cheers from Carole's Chatter
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