Chicken and Pineapple BBQ Skewers (Print Version)
Tender chicken and sweet pineapple chunks grilled with smoky BBQ glaze for a perfect summer meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Marinade & Skewers
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# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, BBQ sauce, soy sauce, honey, garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
02 - Add chicken cubes to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.
03 - Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
04 - Thread chicken, pineapple, bell pepper, and red onion alternately onto skewers, leaving a little space between each piece for even cooking.
05 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates.
06 - Grill skewers for 12 to 15 minutes, turning every 3 to 4 minutes and basting with extra marinade, until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice char.
07 - Transfer to a platter, garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
# Expert Suggestions:
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- The sweet pineapple caramelizes beautifully against the smoky chicken creating those addictive charred edges
- Everything cooks on one set of skewers making cleanup virtually nonexistent
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- Soaking wooden skewers is not optional, I learned this the hard way watching mine catch fire
- Leave space between pieces on the skewers so heat can circulate and cook everything evenly
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- Double the marinade and use half for basting while grilling
- Pre cut all your ingredients before starting assembly, it goes much faster