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Easy Grilled Pineapple BBQ Chicken Skewers

Delightful skewers featuring juicy grilled chicken and sweet, caramelized pineapple slathered in smoky BBQ sauce, perfect for summer cookouts or quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Grill, Main Course
Cuisine: American, BBQ
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple, cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for grilling)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
Skewers
  • Skewers (wooden or metal) Soak wooden skewers in water for about 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.

Method
 

Preparation of Ingredients
  1. If you’re using wooden skewers, soak them in water for about 30 minutes to prevent burning on the grill. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and the pineapple into chunks.
Marinate the Chicken
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the chicken pieces with about ¾ cup of BBQ sauce, making sure to coat the chicken evenly. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes while you prepare your grill.
Assemble the Skewers
  1. Take your skewers and alternate threading the marinated chicken and pineapple pieces. A good pattern is chicken, pineapple, chicken, pineapple to ensure a perfect balance in every bite.
Grill on Medium Heat
  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grates. Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning every few minutes until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F) and has lovely grill marks.
Brush with BBQ Sauce
  1. In the final minutes of grilling, brush the skewers with the remaining BBQ sauce for a delicious glaze.
Serve and Enjoy
  1. Once done, remove from the grill, let them cool slightly, and enjoy your skewers hot off the grill!

Notes

Serve with refreshing side salad or coleslaw, rice, or warm tortillas. Pair with chilled lemonade or iced tea. For variation, substitute chicken with shrimp or firm tofu.