Tropical Grilled BBQ Chicken & Pineapple Skewers
Tropical Grilled BBQ Chicken & Pineapple Skewers are a vibrant, mouthwatering dish that brings the flavors of summer to your grill. Juicy chicken, caramelized pineapple, and colorful bell peppers create a delightful combination that’s perfect for barbecues or weeknight dinners. This easy-to-follow recipe guarantees restaurant-quality results with every bite. Enjoy the sweet and savory explosion of flavors while impressing family and friends at your next gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (4 skewers) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs), cubed
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 cup mixed bell peppers (red, yellow, green), cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium red onion, cut into chunky pieces
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Season cubed chicken with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix BBQ sauce and olive oil; reserve some for basting.
- Thread chicken, pineapple, bell peppers, and onion alternately onto skewers.
- Grill skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Brush with reserved BBQ sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (150g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning. For variations, substitute chicken with shrimp or firm tofu and try different fruits like mango.