Baked BBQ Chicken Skewers with Pineapple and Peppers

Baked BBQ chicken skewers made with chicken tenderloins, red bell peppers, and pineapple. A fast oven-roasted option with smoky spices and sticky barbecue sauce—no grill needed.

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 18

Total Time 28

Servings (2) skewers

Calories 282kcal

Author Cathy Pollak

Equipment

skewers Wooden or metal; soak wooden skewers before baking or grilling
Ziploc bag For seasoning the chicken easily.
Knife For cubing up the ingredients.
pastry brush To baste the skewers with BBQ sauce.
measuring cups and spoons For accurate ingredient measurement.
baking sheet Holds all the skewers in one layer.
parchment paper For easy cleanup.
tongs To flip the skewers while baking.

Ingredients

8 skewers
1½ lbs. chicken tenderloins cut into 1 to 1½-inch cubes
2 tsps. Italian seasoning
1 tsp. smoked paprika
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder
½ large red bell pepper cut into 1 to 1½-inch pieces
½ pineapple cut into 1 to 1½-inch pieces
½ cup barbecue sauce
3 tbsps. chopped parsley

Instructions

Soak the skewers in water for 30 minutes while you prepare everything. (Not necessary if you're using metal skewers.)
8 skewers
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Add the chicken and dried seasonings to a ziplock bag. Seal the bag and toss until the chicken is evenly coated.
1½ lbs. chicken tenderloins, 2 tsps. Italian seasoning, 1 tsp. smoked paprika, 1 tsp. garlic powder, 1 tsp. onion powder
Thread the chicken, red bell pepper, and pineapple onto the skewers.
½ large red bell pepper, ½ pineapple
Arrange the skewers on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake for 7 minutes.
Rotate the skewers and bake for another 7 minutes.
Baste both sides of the skewers with barbecue sauce.
½ cup barbecue sauce
Bake for an additional 4 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.
3 tbsps. chopped parsley

Notes

Chicken tenderloins cook evenly and stay tender, making them a great fit for skewers.
You can use canned pineapple—just drain and pat it dry before threading.
If you want more char, broil the skewers for 1–2 minutes at the end.
This recipe works on the grill too—medium-high heat and turn often.

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