Grilled Pineapple Chicken Skewers That Will Wow Your BBQ Guests

Grilled Pineapple Chicken Skewers are a delicious centerpiece for any summer BBQ, blending smoky chicken and sweet pineapple for a crowd-pleasing dish.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 10

Marinating Time 30

Total Time 1 10

Servings: 4 skewers

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

1 lb Chicken Breast Substitute chicken thighs for richer flavor.

For the Marinade

1 cup Fresh Pineapple Use fresh over canned for better texture.
¼ cup Soy Sauce Can be swapped with coconut aminos for a gluten-free option.
2 tbsp Brown Sugar Skip for a lower sugar option.
2 tbsp Lime Juice Can substitute with lemon juice.
3 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic is preferred over powder.
1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Optional; adjust based on your heat preference.

Equipment

Grill
mixing bowl
zip-top bag
Skewers

Method

Preparation Steps

Soak wooden skewers in a bowl of water for at least 30 minutes.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
Cut chicken breast into bite-sized chunks and marinate in the mixture for 30 minutes to overnight.
Cut fresh pineapple into similar-sized chunks.
Thread alternating chicken and pineapple chunks onto soaked skewers.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, approximately 375°F to 450°F.
Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally.
Remove skewers from the grill and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These skewers are perfect for summer BBQs, and you can experiment with marinades for varied flavors.

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