Name: PINEAPPLE BBQ CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH SMOKY HONEY GLAZE
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: PT-485333H59M58S
Ingredients: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs – 600 g (about 1.3 lbs); Fresh pineapple – 1 medium, peeled and cut into chunks; Olive oil – 2 tablespoons; Salt – 1 teaspoon; Black pepper – 1/2 teaspoon; Garlic powder – 1 teaspoon; Smoked paprika – 1 teaspoon; Onion powder – 1/2 teaspoon; Wooden or metal skewers (if wooden, soak in water for 30 minutes); Honey – 3 tablespoons; BBQ sauce – 3 tablespoons (your favorite kind); Apple cider vinegar – 1 tablespoon; Smoked paprika – 1/2 teaspoon; Chipotle powder or cayenne pepper – optional, to taste; Butter – 1 tablespoon (optional, for added richness)

Ingredients

For the chicken skewers:

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs – 600 g (about 1.3 lbs)
Fresh pineapple – 1 medium, peeled and cut into chunks
Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
Salt – 1 teaspoon
Black pepper – 1/2 teaspoon
Garlic powder – 1 teaspoon
Smoked paprika – 1 teaspoon
Onion powder – 1/2 teaspoon
Wooden or metal skewers (if wooden, soak in water for 30 minutes)

For the smoky honey glaze:

Honey – 3 tablespoons
BBQ sauce – 3 tablespoons (your favorite kind)
Apple cider vinegar – 1 tablespoon
Smoked paprika – 1/2 teaspoon
Chipotle powder or cayenne pepper – optional, to taste
Butter – 1 tablespoon (optional, for added richness)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the chicken

Cut the chicken into bite-sized chunks (about 2.5 cm / 1 inch). Place them in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and onion powder. Toss to coat evenly. Let marinate while you prepare the glaze.

Step 2: Make the smoky honey glaze

In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the honey, BBQ sauce, vinegar, and smoked paprika. Add chipotle powder if you want extra heat. Stir until warm and well blended. Optional: Stir in butter for a silkier glaze. Set aside to slightly cool.

Step 3: Assemble the skewers

Thread the marinated chicken and pineapple chunks alternately onto skewers. Start and end with chicken if you prefer crispier meat edges. Each skewer should have 4–5 pieces of chicken and 3–4 chunks of pineapple.

Step 4: Grill the skewers

Preheat your grill (or grill pan) to medium-high heat. Brush the grates lightly with oil.

Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 10–12 minutes total, turning every few minutes. During the last 5 minutes, brush generously with the smoky honey glaze. Watch carefully—because of the sugar content, the glaze can caramelize (and burn) quickly.

If using an oven: Preheat broiler and place skewers on a foil-lined baking tray. Broil 10–12 minutes, flipping once and glazing in the last few minutes.

Step 5: Serve

Transfer to a serving dish, brush with any leftover glaze, and sprinkle with chopped parsley or cilantro for freshness. Serve warm.

Notes

High in vitamin C from pineapple

Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus marinating time)
Cook Time: 12 minutes

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4
Calories: 220 kcal
Protein: 20 g