Description
These BBQ Chicken Skewers with Pineapple are the ultimate summer grill recipe. Juicy chicken is marinated in a sweet, smoky, and slightly spicy sauce, then grilled with pineapple, peppers, and onions. Perfect for backyard parties or weeknight grilling, they deliver bold flavors, beautiful presentation, and total ease of preparation.
Ingredients
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2/3 cup ketchup (150 ml)
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1 tbsp honey (15 ml)
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1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar (15 ml)
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (15 ml)
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1 tbsp minced garlic or 1.5 tsp garlic powder
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1/2 tsp sweet or smoked paprika
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1/2 tsp kosher salt
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1/4 tsp chili powder
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1/4 tsp black pepper
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1.5 to 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
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1 medium pineapple, peeled and cored, cut into chunks
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2 bell peppers, any color, chopped
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1 red onion, chopped
Instructions
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In a medium bowl, whisk together ketchup, honey, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, paprika, salt, chili powder, and pepper.
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Add chicken pieces to a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour in marinade, toss to coat, and refrigerate for 2 to 24 hours.
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Preheat grill to medium or medium-high heat. Prepare pineapple, bell peppers, and onion for skewers.
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Thread skewers with alternating pieces of onion, bell pepper, pineapple, and chicken. Repeat pattern 4 times per skewer.
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Grill skewers, cooking chicken breasts 4–5 minutes per side and thighs 6–7 minutes per side. Flip once and grill until chicken is cooked through and lightly charred.
Notes
Soak wooden skewers for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
Use chicken thighs for juicier results; breasts for leaner meat.
Substitute mango or peaches for pineapple.
Reserve a portion of the marinade before adding chicken to use for brushing during grilling.
Can be baked at 425°F for 20–25 minutes if grill is unavailable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American