Frugal -BBQ Chicken Kebabs

Posted on July 13, 2026

These BBQ Chicken Kebabs are the ultimate crowd-pleasing grilled skewers, loaded with juicy spiced chicken, sweet caramelized pineapple, and tender red onion. A generous brush of smoky BBQ sauce takes them over the top with sticky, finger-licking flavor. Whether you're hosting a backyard cookout or a quick weeknight dinner, these kebabs deliver big, bold taste with minimal effort.

Frugal Lunch

Ingredients

2 small red onions (or one large)

1 fresh pineapple

1.3 lbs. Simply Nature Organic Chicken Breasts

2 Tbsp cooking oil, divided

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp sweet paprika

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper

1/2 cup Burman's Original BBQ Sauce

2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

1

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.

2

Cut the pineapple into 1-inch cubes.

3

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.

4

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.

5

Heat a grill or grill pan over medium. Once hot, add the kebabs and cook for a few minutes on each side.

6

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.

7

Sprinkle the sliced green onions over top just before serving.

Key Points About Ingredients:

• Simply Nature Organic Chicken Breasts are a lean, high-quality protein source free from antibiotics, making them ideal for clean, flavorful grilling.
• Fresh pineapple not only adds natural sweetness but contains bromelain, an enzyme that helps tenderize the chicken as it cooks on the grill.
• Using both smoked and sweet paprika creates a depth of flavor — smoked paprika adds a rich, wood-fired note while sweet paprika rounds it out with mild fruitiness.
• Burman's Original BBQ Sauce adds a tangy-sweet glaze that caramelizes beautifully on the grill, locking in moisture and creating irresistible char on every skewer.
• Red onions mellow and sweeten significantly when grilled, balancing the savory spiced chicken and the bright acidity of the pineapple perfectly.

Key Nutritional Insights:

• Each serving provides roughly 35g of lean protein from organic chicken breast, supporting muscle repair and keeping you full and satisfied.
• Pineapple contributes natural sugars and a solid dose of Vitamin C, boosting immunity and adding antioxidant value to this grilled dish.
• This recipe is relatively low in saturated fat, relying on a modest amount of cooking oil and lean chicken, making it a heart-friendly grilling option.
• The BBQ sauce contributes added sugars, so those monitoring sugar intake may wish to use a reduced-sugar variety without sacrificing the flavor.
• Combined with pineapple and chicken, this meal delivers a good range of B vitamins — particularly B3 and B6 — which support energy metabolism and brain health.

• Nutrition Facts

• Serving Size1
• Amount per serving
• Calories320
• Standard DV% Daily Value*
• Total Fat10 g72 g13.89%
• Saturated Fat1.5 g20 g7.5%
• Trans Fat0 g
• Polyunsaturated Fat2.5 g
• Monounsaturated Fat5.5 g
• Cholesterol95 mg300 mg31.67%
• Sodium480 mg2300 mg20.87%
• Total Carbohydrate24 g275 g8.73%
• Dietary Fiber2 g28 g7.14%
• Total Sugars17 g
• Added Sugars8 g50 g16%
• Sugar Alcohal0 g
• Protein35 g50 g70%
• Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)8 mcg20 mcg40%
• Calcium45 mg1300 mg3.46%
• Iron1.8 mg18 mg10%
• Potassium720 mg4700 mg15.32%
• Vitamin A620 mcg900 mcg68.89%
• Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)42 mg90 mg46.67%
• Vitamin E (Tocopherol)2 mg15 mg13.33%
• Vitamin K18 mcg120 mcg15%
• Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)0.2 mg1.2 mg16.67%
• Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)0.2 mg1.3 mg15.38%
• Vitamin B3 (Niacin)14 mg16 mg87.5%
• Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)1.1 mg1.7 mg64.71%
• Folate28 mcg400 mcg7%
• Vitamin B12 (Cobalamine)0.4 mcg2.4 mcg16.67%
• Biotin4 mcg30 mcg13.33%
• Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)1.8 mg5 mg36%
• Choline105 mg550 mg19.09%
• Phosphorus320 mg1250 mg25.6%
• Iodine6 mcg150 mcg4%
• Magnesium48 mg420 mg11.43%
• Zinc1.4 mg11 mg12.73%
• Selenium34 mcg55 mcg61.82%
• Copper0.15 mg0.9 mg16.67%
• Manganese0.9 mg2.3 mg39.13%
• Chromium4 mcg35 mcg11.43%
• Molybdenum8 mcg45 mcg17.78%
• Chloride210 mg2300 mg9.13%
• * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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