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BBQ Chicken Bacon Pineapple Kabobs with grilled chicken, bacon, pineapple, peppers, and barbecue glaze

BBQ Chicken Bacon Pineapple Kabobs

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 8–12 slices bacon
  • 2–3 cups pineapple chunks
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • 2 tablespoons pineapple juice
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • Salt and pepper

Method
 

  1. Soak the skewers:
    If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes. Metal skewers can be used right away.
  2. Make the BBQ glaze:
    Mix BBQ sauce, pineapple juice, soy sauce, olive oil, brown sugar, garlic, vinegar, and smoked paprika. Then set aside half for clean brushing later.
  3. Cut the ingredients:
    Cut chicken, pineapple, peppers, and onion into even 1-inch pieces so everything cooks evenly.
  4. Assemble the kabobs:
    Thread chicken, bacon, pineapple, peppers, and onion onto skewers. Leave a little space between pieces for even cooking.
  5. Grill the kabobs:
    Grill over medium-high heat for 12–17 minutes, turning every 3–4 minutes and brushing with BBQ glaze. Cook until chicken reaches 165°F.
  6. Rest and serve:
    Let kabobs rest for 3–5 minutes. Finally, brush with clean BBQ sauce and garnish with parsley, green onion, or sesame seeds.