BBQ Pineapple Chicken Kabobs (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Marinade
01 -
⅔ cup barbecue sauce
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⅔ cup teriyaki sauce
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
→ Kabobs
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2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2.5 cm chunks
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2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
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1 red bell pepper, cut into 4 cm pieces
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1 sweet onion, cut into 4 cm pieces
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2 tablespoons canola oil
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Instructions:
01 -
In a medium bowl, combine barbecue sauce, teriyaki sauce, garlic and ginger. Reserve 1/2 cup and set aside.
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In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine barbecue sauce mixture and chicken; marinate for at least 2 hours to overnight, up to 8 hours, turning the bag occasionally. Drain the chicken from the marinade.
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Thread chicken, pineapple, bell pepper and onion onto skewers. Brush with canola oil; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
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Preheat grill to medium heat.
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Add skewers to grill, and cook, turning occasionally, until the chicken is completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F), about 10 minutes.
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Brush skewers with reserved barbecue sauce mixture, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.
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Serve immediately while hot.
# Notes:
01 -
For best results, soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before using to prevent burning.
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The chicken is perfectly tender with complementary chunks of fresh pineapple, sweet bell pepper and onion.