Buffalo Chicken Pineapple Skewers

Prep time:

25–30 minutes

Cook time:

30–40 minutes

Yield:

5 Buffalo Chicken Pineapple Skewers

Difficulty level:

Simple

Buffalo Chicken Pineapple Skewers: 7 Easy Steps for Sweet & Spicy Grilled Perfection

If you’re looking for a crowd-pleasing grilled recipe that delivers bold flavor and live-fire performance, these Buffalo Chicken Pineapple Skewers are the perfect choice. Combining juicy chicken thighs, caramelized pineapple, and savory onion, this recipe balances sweet and heat while showcasing the precision cooking capabilities of a Hasty Bake Charcoal Grill.

These Buffalo Chicken Pineapple Skewers are ideal for game day, backyard gatherings, or weeknight grilling. Using two-zone cooking allows the chicken to stay tender while building a caramelized exterior during the finishing stage.

Ingredients

Skewers

6 boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1½–2 inch cubes
Fresh pineapple, cubed into 1 inch chunks
Red onion, cubed into 1 inch pieces
Hasty Bake Sweet Rub N’ Spice

Buffalo Honey Sauce

6 oz buffalo sauce
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp honey

Garnish

Crumbled blue cheese
Ranch dressing
Additional buffalo sauce (optional)

Instructions

Set up your Hasty Bake Charcoal Grill for two-zone cooking using lump charcoal. Stabilize grill temperature between 325°F and 350°F. Add wood chunks if you want additional smoke flavor.
Thread chicken, pineapple, and onion onto skewers in a repeating pattern. Season the assembled Buffalo Chicken Pineapple Skewers generously with Hasty Bake Sweet Rub N’ Spice.
Combine buffalo sauce, butter, and honey in a heat-safe bowl. Place the bowl on the grill over indirect heat until butter melts and ingredients combine.
Place Buffalo Chicken Pineapple Skewers over indirect heat. Cook until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 150°F. This usually takes 20–25 minutes.
Move Buffalo Chicken Pineapple Skewers over direct heat. Flip frequently and baste with buffalo honey sauce. Continue cooking until chicken reaches 175°F internal temperature.
Remove Buffalo Chicken Pineapple Skewers from the grill and allow them to rest briefly before serving.
Top Buffalo Chicken Pineapple Skewers with blue cheese crumbles, ranch dressing, and additional buffalo sauce if desired.