BBQ Pineapple Chicken Kabobs
So saucy, so sticky, and just so darn good! The chicken is perfectly tender with chunks of fresh pineapple, pepper and onion!
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Happy July 4th!
I hope all of you will spend your day sunbathing, barbecuing and eating lots and lots of hot dogs.
We will be at a Dodger game, eating lots and lots of Dodger dogs, of course.
But since that’s a night game, most of our day will consist of these BBQ pineapple chicken kabobs!
With a super simple garlicky-bbq-teriyaki marinade, the chicken comes out so beautifully saucy, sticky, sweet and sour.
Combine that with chunks of fresh pineapple, red bell pepper and onion.
It’s just absolute perfection, especially with an ice cold margarita in your other hand.
BBQ Pineapple Chicken Kabobs
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup barbecue sauce
- ⅔ cup teriyaki sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 sweet onion, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine barbecue sauce, teriyaki sauce, garlic and ginger. Reserve 1/2 cup and set aside.
- In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine barbecue sauce mixture and chicken; marinate for at least 2 hours to overnight, up to 8 hours, turning the bag occasionally. Drain the chicken from the marinade.
- Thread chicken, pineapple, bell pepper and onion onto skewers. Brush with canola oil; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Preheat grill to medium heat.
- Add skewers to grill, and cook, turning occasionally, until the chicken is completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 10 minutes. Brush skewers with reserved barbecue sauce mixture, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
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I have made this recipe twice and the marinade is delicious! It works so well with the grilled chicken and veggies. Thanks for a great recipe!
Thanks, Cyndi!
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WOW! Sooooooo GOOD!!!
Yay!!
Rice is great with this!
Delicious, added Tab of Sirachi sauce, added about 3 Tab ginger to the marinade!!!!
Yum!
Made this last night for husband and 2 teens, and like so many of your recipes, it was delicious! Thanks for keeping it delicious and easy! You’re one of my go to recipe sites.
So happy to hear!
I was wondering if you think this could be made with tofu instead of chicken? I am having a BBQ and wanted to make these but also have an option for vegetarians who are coming. Love your recipes!
Thank you!
Yes, of course! What a great idea!
Made this over the weekend for my husband and three kids.(10,8,5) They all loved it. It was a very fun, easy, and tasty recipe that had a nice wow factor for the kids especially being served on skewers and easy clean up too! We will definitely make this again. We served it with Jasmine rice. Thank you!
Rice is great with this!
Hello, I am thinking of making this with ribs. Do you recommend cooking the chicken on it’s own kabob? Do the vegetables cook fast then the chicken. Also, what about adding bacon with the chicken. Will the bacon be fully cooked with the chicken?
I made these last night and they were delicious! I never thought of mixing BBQ and Teriyaki sauce. The flavors from both really stand out and create that perfect sweet and spicy tang. My husband and I now have lunch for two days this week! I will definitely be making these again before the summer ends!
That’s great, Meghan! Glad you liked it!
This is DELICIOUS!!! Even my ever so picky husband liked it! We have tried so many of your grilling recipes this summer because it’s been just to dang hot in South Carolina to even think about cooking in the kitchen! We haven’t had one yet that disappoints! Thanks for sharing them!
That’s awesome!
Recipe looks delicious and I cannot wait to try it! I think think my little ones will even enjoy this!
Question – what is the chili sauce that is in the picture? Is this a dipping sauce?
Hi Kristen! It’s actually the barbecue sauce mixture.
If I wanted to make these stove top or in the oven, what temps/times would you recommend as a general grilling to indoors ratio?
Hi Caroline! Unfortunately, without having tried this myself, it is hard to advise temps/times with certainty. As always, please use your best judgment regarding substitutions and modifications.
I want to try this in the oven as well and eliminate the skewering! Did you ever try it in the oven?
Hi Chungah,
This recipe looks terrific and I can’t wait to try it!
Quick question before I do – what is the barbecue sauce you use? Home made of bottle bought?
Would appreciate your feedback.
Thanks,
-Chris.
I use Stubb’s Original BBQ Sauce – it’s one of my faves!
Hi! How far in advance could I make the marinade? Could it be frozen and then thawed when needed? Thank you! I love all your recipes!
Freezing sounds like an amazing idea but unfortunately, I cannot answer this with certainty as I have never tried freezing this myself. Please use your best judgment for freezing and reheating.