Description
A quick and easy summer dinner featuring sweet caramelized pineapple and savory BBQ chicken threaded on skewers. Perfect for grilling in under 20 minutes with minimal prep and cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 medium fresh pineapple, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 medium red onion, cut into 1-inch squares
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (Kansas City style recommended)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 8–10 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for grilling)
Instructions
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 15-30 minutes to prevent burning.
- Cut chicken, pineapple, and red onion into uniform 1-inch pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes to make the glaze.
- Thread the skewers alternating between chicken, pineapple, and onion. Do not pack too tightly.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (approx. 400°F). Clean grates and oil them generously with vegetable oil.
- Place skewers on the grill. Close lid and cook for 4-5 minutes without moving to get char marks.
- Flip skewers and brush with half of the glaze. Cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Flip again, brush with remaining glaze, and cook for 2-3 more minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature and pineapple is caramelized.
- Remove from grill and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
Soak wooden skewers to prevent burning. Use fresh pineapple for better texture on the grill. Glaze halfway through cooking to prevent the sugar in the BBQ sauce from burning. Ensure chicken pieces are uniform in size for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers per servin
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
Keywords: grilled pineapple, BBQ chicken, skewers, summer dinner, Labor Day recipe, easy grilling, sweet and savory, quick meals