Grilled Chicken and Pineapple Kabobs

These Grilled BBQ Chicken and Pineapple Kabobs are loaded with juicy chicken, sweet pineapple, crisp bell pepper, and red onion, all brushed with a simple pineapple BBQ sauce. Grilled until smoky and caramelized, they’re an easy summer dinner that’s perfect for backyard BBQs, cookouts, and busy weeknights.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Sweet and savory: Juicy pineapple and smoky BBQ sauce are the perfect match for tender grilled chicken.
• Quick and easy: With just 15 minutes of prep and a short cook time, these kabobs make an easy weeknight dinner.
• Perfect for grilling season: Colorful chicken and pineapple skewers are ideal for summer BBQs, cookouts, and casual family dinners.
• Simple ingredients: You only need six ingredients to put these flavorful chicken kabobs together.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 15 oz can pineapple chunks
• 1 green bell pepper
• ½ red onion
• ½ cup barbecue sauce
• 2 tbsp pineapple juice (from can of pineapple)

Step By Step Instructions

STEP ONE – Prepare the grill.

STEP TWO – Cut the bell pepper, onion, and chicken into 1-inch pieces.

STEP THREE – Thread the ingredients onto the skewers, alternating the green pepper, pineapple, red onion, and chicken as desired. Repeat until the skewers are full.

STEP FOUR – In a small bowl, stir together the barbecue sauce and pineapple juice. Set half of the sauce mixture aside for serving.

STEP FIVE – Brush both sides of the skewers with half of the barbecue sauce mixture.

STEP SIX – Arrange the skewers on the prepared grill and cook for 7 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 7 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

STEP SEVEN – Remove the skewers from the grill and brush with the reserved barbecue sauce mixture before serving.