Description
Discover the perfect summer grill with BBQ Pineapple Chicken Kabobs, a vibrant blend of tender chicken, juicy pineapple, bell pepper, and red onion tossed in a sweet grape juice, olive oil, garlic powder, salt and smoked paprika glaze. In just 15 minutes of marinating and a quick 10‑15 minute grill, these colorful skewers develop caramelized char and smoky aroma. Ideal for family meals, backyard parties, or easy weeknight dinners, this recipe delivers bold tropical flavor with minimal effort.!!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, cut into chunks
- 1 bell pepper, cut into squares
- 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
- 1/4 cup grape juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Skewers (wooden or metal)
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium‑high heat.
- Whisk together grape juice, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and smoked paprika.
- Toss chicken cubes in the glaze and marinate 15 minutes.
- Thread chicken, pineapple, bell pepper, and onion onto skewers.
- Grill 10‑15 minutes, turning often, until chicken reaches 165°F.
- Let rest a few minutes, then serve.
Notes
- For extra caramelization
- brush additional glaze during the last few minutes of grilling. Serve with fresh cilantro or a squeeze of lime for brightness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: BBQ Pineapple Chicken Kabobs, easy chicken kabobs, pineapple chicken recipe, summer grilling ideas, quick BBQ recipes, chicken skewers recipe, tropical BBQ meals