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Flavorful BBQ Pineapple Chicken Kabobs

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These kabobs feature juicy chicken and fresh pineapple chunks glazed with a smoky, sweet BBQ sauce, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or outdoor gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1½-inch cubes
  • 1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1½-inch chunks (about 2 cups)
  • Wooden or metal skewers (soaked if wooden to prevent burning)
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken breasts into uniform 1½-inch cubes. Peel and core the pineapple, then slice into chunks roughly the same size as the chicken pieces.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, smoked paprika, chipotle powder, minced garlic, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until sugar dissolves and mixture smells smoky with a hint of citrus.
  3. Toss the chicken cubes in half the smoky glaze, ensuring each piece is coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes, but no more than 2 hours.
  4. Thread the chicken and pineapple alternately onto skewers, leaving a little space between pieces for even heat distribution.
  5. Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F or 205°C).
  6. Place skewers on the grill and cook for 4–5 minutes per side. Brush with the remaining glaze halfway through cooking. Cook until chicken is no longer pink inside and edges are caramelized.
  7. Let the kabobs rest a few minutes off the heat before serving to lock in juices.

Notes

Soak wooden skewers for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning. Avoid marinating chicken longer than 2 hours to prevent texture changes from lime juice. Use medium-high heat to avoid burning the glaze. Keep a spray bottle of water handy to manage flare-ups. Let kabobs rest 5 minutes before serving.

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