Description
These BBQ Pineapple Chicken Kabobs are a perfect combination of sweet and savory, with tender chicken, juicy pineapple, and colorful bell peppers grilled to perfection. A delicious and easy dish for summer cookouts or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 red onion, cut into chunks
- ½ cup barbecue sauce (plus extra for brushing)
- Wooden or metal skewers (if using wooden, soak in water for 30 minutes)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken, olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and ½ cup barbecue sauce. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- Prepare the Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Assemble Kabobs: Thread chicken, pineapple, bell peppers, and onion onto skewers.
- Grill: Cook kabobs for 10–15 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through.
- Finish: Brush with more barbecue sauce in the last few minutes of grilling. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the marinade.
- Kabobs can also be cooked under the broiler if a grill isn’t available.
- Great served over rice or with a fresh summer salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 kabobs
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
