BBQ Chicken Kebabs
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BBQ Chicken Kebabs
Description
BBQ Chicken Kebabs feature bite-sized chicken breast pieces seasoned with smoked paprika, sweet paprika, garlic powder, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. The chicken is mixed with cooking oil and threaded onto skewers alternating with chunks of fresh pineapple and red onion. Cooking over medium heat on a grill or grill pan allows the chicken to cook through while the pineapple and onion soften and caramelize. Brushing with barbecue sauce near the end adds a tangy, slightly sweet finish that enhances the dish without overpowering it.
The interplay between the smoky spices and sweet pineapple creates a pleasing contrast, while the red onion adds a mild sharpness and texture. These kebabs work well as a main course paired with leafy salads or rice. The convenience of cooking everything on skewers makes them practical for outdoor grilling or casual indoor pan grilling.
The recipe uses common pantry spices and requires basic preparation steps. The kebabs should be brushed with barbecue sauce just before finishing to prevent burning and ensure the sauce caramelizes nicely. Sliced green onion is sprinkled over the cooked kebabs to provide a fresh herbal note before serving.
Ingredients
- 2 small red onion $0.76, or one large red onion
- 1 pineapple $1.99, fresh
- 1.3 lbs. chicken breast $8.21, Simply Nature Organic brand
- 2 Tbsp cooking oil $0.08, divided
- 1 tsp smoked paprika $0.10
- 1 tsp paprika $0.10, sweet
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder $0.05
- 1/4 tsp salt $0.02
- 1/4 tsp black pepper $0.02, freshly cracked
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce $0.21, Burman's Original brand
- 2 green onion $0.12, sliced
Instructions
- Cut the red onions into 1-inch squares. Place the red onion in a bowl, drizzle with 1 Tbsp cooking oil, and toss to coat.
- Cut the pineapple into 1-inch cubes.
- Cut the chicken breast into 1-inch cubes, then place the chicken pieces in a bowl. Drizzle 1 Tbsp cooking oil on top, then add the smoked paprika, sweet paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss the chicken until it is well coated in oil and spices.
- Build your kebabs by adding pineapple, onion, and chicken to skewers, alternating as you go. I got ten skewers, but the yield will vary depending on the length of your skewers and size of your pieces.
- Heat a grill or grill pan over medium. Once hot, add the kebabs and cook for a few minutes on each side.
- When the kebabs are almost cooked through, brush them on all sides with BBQ Sauce. Cook the chicken kebabs for a minute or two more on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and the BBQ sauce is slightly caramelized.
- Sprinkle the sliced green onions over top just before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5two kebabs each
Amount Per Serving
Calories 346 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2kebabs | |
| Calories | 346kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Sodium | 553mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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