BBQ Pineapple Chicken Kabobs

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ lbs (680 g) boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes

• 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks

• 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces

• 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces

• 1 red onion, cut into wedges

• ¼ cup olive oil

• ½ cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand or homemade)

• 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• Wooden or metal skewers

Instructions:

1. Marinate the Chicken

   • In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, BBQ sauce, honey, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

   • Add chicken cubes and toss to coat. Marinate at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours.

2. Assemble Kabobs

   • Thread chicken, pineapple, bell peppers, and onion alternately onto skewers.

3. Grill the Kabobs

   • Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.

   • Grill kabobs 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.

   • Baste with extra BBQ sauce during grilling for added flavor.

4. Serve

   • Serve hot with rice, quinoa, or a fresh salad.

   • Optional: sprinkle with chopped cilantro or green onions for garnish.