Description
These BBQ Pineapple Chicken Kabobs are a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors, with juicy chicken, fresh pineapple, and colorful bell peppers grilled to perfection. They are easy to make and great for summer grilling.
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Kabobs:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
- Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a bowl, mix barbecue sauce, pineapple juice, olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken, coat well, and marinate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
- Preheat Grill: Heat grill to medium-high.
- Assemble Kabobs: Thread chicken, pineapple, peppers, and onion onto skewers.
- Grill Kabobs: Grill for 10–12 minutes, turning and basting with sauce until cooked through.
- Serve: Rest kabobs briefly before serving.
Notes
- Fresh pineapple enhances flavor.
- For spicier kabobs, add hot sauce to marinade.
- Kabobs can be baked at 425°F for 20–25 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
