Grilled Pineapple Bbq Chicken Skewers Recipe
Do you want a fun summer meal? Try this Grilled Pineapple Bbq Chicken Skewers Recipe. It is sweet and smoky.
Equipment
- Gas or Charcoal Grill
- Sharp knife
- Large mixing bowl
- Metal or Wood Skewers
- Basting brush
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs CHICKEN BREAST
- 2 cups FRESH PINEAPPLE
- 1 cup BBQ SAUCE
- 1 large RED ONION
- 2 tbsp OLIVE OIL
- 1 tsp SALT
- 1/2 tsp BLACK PEPPER
- 1 tsp GARLIC POWDER
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into one-inch cubes. Do the same with the fresh pineapple. Slice the red onion into large chunks. Make sure all pieces are equal size.
- Place the chicken cubes in a bowl. Add the BBQ sauce and spices. Toss the meat until it is coated. Let it sit for ten minutes.
- Thread the food onto the skewers. Start with a piece of chicken. Add a piece of pineapple next. Then add a piece of red onion.
- Repeat this pattern until the skewer is full. Leave a little space at the ends. This makes the skewers easier to handle. Lightly brush the fruit with olive oil.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Clean the grates with a wire brush. Rub a little oil on the grates. This prevents the chicken from sticking.
- Place the skewers on the hot grill. Cook them for five minutes per side. The chicken should be firm and white. The fruit should have dark grill marks.
- Place the skewers on the hot grill. Cook them for five minutes per side. The chicken should be firm and white. The fruit should have dark grill marks.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water for thirty minutes first.
- Cut chicken and fruit into the same size pieces.
- Do not crowd the food on the skewers.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the chicken.
- Let the grill get very hot before starting.
- Use fresh pineapple instead of canned fruit chunks.
- Keep the grill lid closed for even cooking.
- Apply the final sauce layer at the very end.