BBQ Chicken and Pineapple Skewers Recipe
You thought barbecue season was just burgers and basic buns? Please. It’s 2025, and we’re skewering pineapple like it owes us money.
This BBQ chicken (spoiler: it’s vegan, babe) brings the sizzle with a smoky glaze and juicy chunks that say, “yes, I grill chic.”
Pineapple isn’t just a beach garnish anymore—it’s the sweet, tangy drama your weeknight dinner’s been begging for.
These skewers are quick, pretty, and don’t judge you for that third glass of wine.
So grab your apron—or don’t—and let’s turn tofu into a BBQ queen with flair, sass, and zero actual chickens involved.
BBQ Chicken and Pineapple Skewers Recipe
Sweet, tangy, and smoky plant-based BBQ skewers made with vegan chicken and pineapple—easy, gorgeous, and totally grill-worthy.
Ingredients
- 1 cup vegan chicken chunks store-bought or homemade
- 1 cup pineapple chunks fresh or canned, drained
- 1/2 cup bell pepper cut into 1-inch squares
- 1/2 cup red onion chunked
- 1/2 cup vegan BBQ sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro or parsley optional for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or pan to medium heat.
- Toss vegan chicken with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Skewer the pieces: alternate vegan chicken, pineapple, onion, and bell pepper for a rainbow of edible joy.
- Brush BBQ sauce generously on each skewer. Be liberal. Go wild.
- Grill each side for 3-5 minutes until charred and fabulous.
- Glaze with more sauce before serving, because you deserve flavor and attention.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot with rice, salad, or your favorite drama.
Notes
🍽️ Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 230
- Total Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
🌿 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin C: 70%
- Iron: 15%
- Vitamin A: 20%
- Folate: 12%
- Potassium: 10%
💡 Extra Tips for Flavor Drama
- Add a dash of cayenne if you like heat with your sweet.
- Marinate vegan chicken for 30 minutes beforehand for extra boldness.
- Use peach or mango chunks instead of pineapple for a plot twist.
- Double the BBQ sauce—because that’s just self-love.
