Description
Sweet, smoky, and bursting with tropical flavor—these BBQ pineapple chicken kabobs are perfect for grilling season. Juicy marinated chicken is skewered with fresh pineapple and colorful peppers, then grilled to perfection. Serve with couscous or rice and your choice of lemon yogurt or spicy sriracha yogurt sauce!
Ingredients
For the Kabobs
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1½ lbs chicken (breasts or thighs), cut into 1-inch pieces
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1 pineapple, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
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1 green bell pepper, chopped into 1-inch pieces
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1 red bell pepper, chopped into 1-inch pieces
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¼ cup olive oil
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¼ cup pineapple juice
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tsp salt
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1 tsp ground black pepper
Lemon Yogurt Sauce
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½ cup plain yogurt
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2 tbsp olive oil
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Juice of ½ lemon
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¼ tsp salt
DAD ADD – Spicy Yogurt Sauce
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½ cup plain yogurt
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1 tbsp sriracha chili sauce
For Serving
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Couscous or rice (optional, not included in nutrition)
Instructions
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Marinate the Chicken
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In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, pineapple juice, garlic, soy sauce, salt, and pepper.
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Add chicken pieces and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor).
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Prepare the Yogurt Sauces
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For lemon yogurt sauce, mix yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt in a small bowl.
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For spicy version, stir together yogurt and sriracha. Refrigerate both until ready to serve.
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Assemble the Kabobs
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Thread marinated chicken, pineapple, and bell peppers onto skewers, alternating ingredients.
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Grill the Kabobs
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Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
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Grill kabobs for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and slightly charred. Internal temp should reach 165°F (74°C).
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Serve
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Serve hot with lemon yogurt sauce or spicy yogurt sauce, alongside couscous or rice.
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Notes
Skewer tip: Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling.
Flavor twist: Add red onion or zucchini for extra veggies.
Make ahead: Marinate chicken up to 24 hours in advance for meal prep.
Baking option: Bake kabobs at 425°F (220°C) for 20–25 minutes if grill is unavailable.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American / Tropical
Keywords: chicken kabobs, pineapple chicken, BBQ chicken skewers, grilled kabobs, summer grilling