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    BBQ Pineapple Chicken Kabobs - Oven / Air Fryer / Grill

    May 31, 2021 · Leave a Comment

    BBQ Pineapple Chicken Kabobs in Oven / Air Fryer / Grill. These are sweet and sour Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs. Perfect for summers.
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    BBQ Pineapple Chicken Kabobs features sweet and sour Pineapple Chicken Kabobs which are grilled until crispy. These Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken Kabobs can be prepared in the oven or air fryer or Grill. This is perfect for summer weeknight dinner or memorial day weekend grilling! Also, a great crowd-pleasing recipe for July 4th!

    Pineapple Chicken Kabobs

    We love Kabobs. In my family, we love to make Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs, Shrimp Kabobs, and Tofu Kabobs.

    Sometimes we make it a meal by serving it with a good salad, especially this Summer Potato Salad or Mexican Corn Salad Recipe with Cilantro Lime Dressing or Deli-style Creamy Classic Macaroni Salad or Creamy Cucumber Red Onion Salad with Dill and Sourcreamor Traditional Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

    Whenever I make grilled Kabobs at home, my boys get so excited! They indulge in the grilling and we all end up having a great time!

    We love this BBQ Chicken Kabobs with Pineapple because this is such an easy, quick, and low-carb meal. Simple but huge on flavors! Especially the glaze is so delicious and finger-licking good!!!

    BBQ Pineapple Chicken Kabobs

    What is Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs?

    Sweet and Sour Chicken Pineapple Kabobs are packed with amazing flavors of bbq sauce along with the crispness of the veggies, the slight sweetness of Pineapple along the grilled Chicken!

    Generally, Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs have a highlight of being sweet and sour. And more than most times it's the Pineapple that accounts for that sweet and sour taste in Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs.

    You can serve these with Hawaiian Macaroni Salad or just any salad you please and enjoy it with a glass of Pina Colada for ultimate summertime fun!

    sweet and sour pineapple chicken skewers

    Skewers for Chicken Kabobs

    I like to use soaked wooden skewers for Chicken Kabos as they do not heat up quickly while grilling and give enough time for the Chicken and the Veggies to get charred. You can use Stainless Skewers or other varieties as well, however, I am not sure of the results as I have never used one myself.

    For using the Wooden skewers soak them in water for 30-minutes, prior to threading. This will moisten them and they won't burn up in the grill.

    The BBQ and Pineapple Marinade

    I like to make the marinade for these Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs a little special so I add just a little amount of Pineapple juice along with the BBQ Sauce. That actually helps bring out the BBQ flavors even stronger!

    Remember to soak the chicken in this marinade for at least 2-3 hours. Don't worry the Pineapple juice won't cook the Chicken. This 2 hour-long marination time will help the Chicken soak up all the flavors of BBQ Sauce and the Pineapple juice.

    That way, when you grill them, you will have crispy charred chicken on the outside but juicy and flavorful taste on the inside. They won't be dry and shall be so delicious and perfect!

    Tips to make the best BBQ Pineapple Chicken Kabobs

    Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs

    • Do not knead too tightly - Always keep some room between the Chicken and Pineapple in the skewer. A little breathing room helps cook the Chicken and Pineapple evenly!
    • You can add some crispy Bacon - Bacon makes for a great addition to these Chicken Pineapple Kabobs. For BBQ Chicken Pineapple Kabobs with Bacon, always cook the bacon just a little bit in the oven for 2-3 minutes and then knead it into the skewers. This will make sure they brown evenly and get crispy!
    • Fresh or Canned Pineapples - I like to go with Fresh Pineapples for this recipe because they are firm. Also, I cut big chunks of Pineapple and then use them for these Chicken Pineapple Kabobs. Bigger chunks are always great or else the small and thin ones do not get grilled perfectly and oftentimes they get all mushy after getting grilled.

    Making Pineapple Chicken Kabobs

    I have made these Pineapple Chicken Kabobs in the Oven / Air fryer and in the Grill. Below you will find separate instructions on how to make Pineapple Chicken Kabobs in all of this equipment.

    STEP 1: Soak the Chicken in the Marinade

    soaking chicken in marinade

    • Combine BBQ Sauce and Pineapple Juice in a bowl
    • In a resealable bag, throw in the chicken pieces and the marinade
    • Shake until the chicken is well coated
    • Allow it to stay for 2-3 hours

    STEP 2: Thread the Kabobs

    • Start threading the Kabobs
    • Start with the Bell Pepper followed by the chicken pieces, followed by Red Onion and another Pineapple Piece.
    • You can follow any pattern you like
    • Seal the top with a final dice of Bell Pepper.

    Cooking Method 1: Air Fryer Pineapple Chicken Kabobs

    pineapple chicken kabobs in air fryer

    • Line the drip pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper
    • Grease the Kabobs by brushing some olive oil over them
    • Do not overcrowd the tray
    • Insert the Tray
    • Cook @350F for 5-6 minutes (per side)
    • After 5 minutes, turn the skewers, lightly brush with oil
    • Baste with the remaining marinade
    • Cook for another 5 minutes
    • Repeat for the 2nd batch

    Cooking Method 2: Oven-Baked Pineapple Chicken Kabobs

    BBQ Pineapple Chicken Kabobs in Oven

    • Preheat the oven to 450F
    • Line a sheet pan with parchment paper
    • Place the skewers. brush lightly with olive oil
    • Place in the middle rack and bake grill for 12 minutes.
    • Baste with the remaining marinade after 5 minutes so that the chicken doesn't dry out.
    • For even crispier Chicken, brush with olive oil and place in grill mode for 2-3 minutes.

    Cooking Method 3: Grill Pan or Outdoor Grill

    BBQ Pineapple Chicken Kabobs in Grill

    • Heat the indoor or outdoor grill or grill pan.
    • Place the skewers in the grill pan or grill FOR 5-6 Minutes
    • Flip and grill until charred through.
    • Keep basting with the leftover marinade after regular intervals.

    BBQ Pineapple Chicken Kabobs kept in a black plate with cilantro

    So, this is how you make Grilled BBQ Pineapple Chicken Kabobs. I hope you liked this recipe and shall make it.

    If you happen to make this recipe, then comment below and rate this recipe. Also, tag me with #recipemagik on Instagram.

    BBQ Pineapple Chicken Kabobs - Oven / Air Fryer / Grill

    BBQ Pineapple Chicken Kabobs in Oven / Air Fryer / Grill. These are sweet and sour Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs. Perfect for summers.
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American, Hawaiian
    Keyword: hawaiian chicken kabobs, kabobs, pineapple chicken kabobs
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    no resting time required: 0 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 262kcal
    Author: Anjali

    INGREDIENTS

    • 1 lbs Chicken cut into 1" pieces
    • 1 cup Pineapple chopped
    • ¼ cup Pineapple Juice
    • 3 tablespoon BBQ Sauce
    • 2 medium sized Red Onion
    • 2 medium sized Bell Pepper
    • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil to brush over the kabobs
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    INSTRUCTIONS

    • Cut the Chicken into bite sized pieces. Make a marinade with Pineapple juice and BBQ Sauce. Pour the Chicken in a resealable bag. Add the Chicken in it and soak in the marinade for 2-3 hours.
    • Soak the Bamboo sticks in warm water for 20 minutes. Start kneading the Kabobs. Start with the bell pepper followed by Chicken piece, followed by Red onion and a Pineapple slice. Repeat until you reach the top.
    • Grill the Kabobs until crispy and charred through. Serve immedaitely. *(see notes below for cooking instructions in different equipment)

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    Notes

    Cooking Method 1: Air Fryer Pineapple Chicken Kabobs

    • Line the drip pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper
    • Grease the Kabobs by brushing some olive oil over them
    • Do not overcrowd the tray
    • Insert the Tray
    • Cook @350F for 5-6 minutes (per side)
    • After 5 minutes, turn the skewers, lightly brush with oil
    • Baste with the remaining marinade
    • Cook for another 5 minutes
    • Repeat for the 2nd batch

    Cooking Method 2: Oven-Baked Pineapple Chicken Kabobs

    • Preheat the oven to 450F
    • Line a sheet pan with parchment paper
    • Place the skewers. brush lightly with olive oil
    • Place in the middle rack and bake grill for 12 minutes.
    • Baste with the remaining marinade after 5 minutes so that the chicken doesn't dry out.
    • For even crispier Chicken, brush with olive oil and place in grill mode for 2-3 minutes.

    Cooking Method 3: Grill Pan or Outdoor Grill

    • Heat the indoor or outdoor grill or grill pan.
    • Place the skewers in the grill pan or grill FOR 5-6 Minutes
    • Flip and grill until charred through.
    • Keep basting with the leftover marinade after regular intervals.

    Tips to make the best BBQ Pineapple Chicken Kabobs

    • Do not knead too tightly - Always keep some room between the Chicken and Pineapple in the skewer. A little breathing room helps cook the Chicken and Pineapple evenly!
    • You can add some crispy Bacon - Bacon makes for a great addition to these Chicken Pineapple Kabobs. For BBQ Chicken Pineapple Kabobs with Bacon, always cook the bacon just a little bit in the oven for 2-3 minutes and then knead it into the skewers. This will make sure they brown evenly and get crispy!
    • Fresh or Canned Pineapples - I like to go with Fresh Pineapples for this recipe because they are firm. Also, I cut big chunks of Pineapple and then use them for these Chicken Pineapple Kabobs. Bigger chunks are always great or else the small and thin ones do not get grilled perfectly and oftentimes they get all mushy after getting grilled.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    BBQ Pineapple Chicken Kabobs - Oven / Air Fryer / Grill
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 262
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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