BBQ Chicken Kabobs with Bacon and Pineapple

These are the ultimate BBQ chicken kebabs and are perfect for your next cookout! Thank you Butter with a Side of Bread

2 large chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2″ – 2″ chunks, salted lightly
1 1/2 cups of your favorite BBQ sauce
1 lb bacon, cut into 1″- 1 1/2″ segments
fresh pineapple cut into 2″ chunks

• Combine chicken pieces with 1 cup of the BBQ sauce 
• Marinate for 2-3 hours. (This step can be omitted if you’re pressed for time!)
• Microwave bacon for 2-5 minutes, depending on the thickness of your bacon and how crispy you like it. 
• Let bacon cool slightly.
• Using kebab skewers, thread chicken, bacon pieces and pineapple in a pattern. 
• The larger pieces of pineapple are easier to skewer. 
• Fold thin bacon pieces over in half and arrange next to the chicken, 
• Be careful to not put the bacon pieces too close to anything else, so that they have space to heat up properly to cook.
• Grill kebabs until chicken reaches 155-160 degrees F. 
• Slather remaining 1/2 cup of BBQ sauce on kebabs when they’re nearly cooked. 
• Cover loosely with foil and let sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Cilantro Lime Chicken Kebabs

Garlic, red pepper, lime and cilantro make a zesty marinade for chunks of chicken breasts before threading them on skewers and putting in the oven

 

½ cup fresh lime juice

2 teaspoons kosher salt

½ teaspoon fine pepper

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper

2 teaspoons garlic, minced

½ cup cilantro, chopped

½ cup olive oil

4 (6-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Choice of vegetables cut into chunks...eg onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, tomatoes

 

• Cut the chicken into bite sized chunks
• Place in zipper-seal bag.
• Mix marinade ingredients and pour over chicken.
• Marinate at least 2 hours or overnight.
• Soak wooden skewers in water to prevent them burning
• Remove chicken from bag.
• Thread chicken on the skewers, alternating with the vegetables
• Pre heat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Spray a non stick pan with cooking spray and place skewers ½ inch apart on pan.
• Bake for 20-30 minutes, turning halfway,  until cooked through.