Bacon Wrapped Chicken with Pineapple Skewers
Bacon-wrapped chicken leg quarters seasoned with dry rub, grilled to 160°F, finished with BBQ sauce, and served alongside caramelized pineapple skewers topped with coconut flakes. Quick weeknight grilling with complementary sweet and smoky flavors.
Ingredients
- 4 Foster Farms leg quartersbone-in chicken thighs or drumsticks1:1poultry
similar cooking time
- Stubb's Bar-B-Q Sauce (Sweet Heat)homemade BBQ sauce1:1condiment
adjust sweetness to preference
- Stubb's Spice Rub (Bar-B-Q)custom dry rub or store brand1:1seasonings
flavor profile may vary
- 8 slices bacon
- 24 chunks pineapple
- 8 skewers
- brown sugar(optional)
- coconut flakestoasted sesame seeds0.5:1garnishFull guide →
Instructions
- 1
Heat grill on medium heat.
- 2
Season chicken generously with spice rub and wrap each piece with bacon slices.
- 3
Place foil sheet on grates and set chicken on foil. Cook until internal temperature reaches 160°F, turning once.
- 4
Coat cooked chicken with BBQ sauce and place directly on grill grates. Grill for 30-60 seconds per side.
- 5
Remove chicken from grill.
- 6
Thread pineapple chunks onto skewers, three chunks per skewer.
- 7
Grill pineapple skewers for 4-8 minutes.
- 8
Remove skewers from heat and sprinkle with coconut flakes.
Tips
Use foil to prevent flare-ups and ensure even cooking of thicker leg quarters.
Keep bacon from charring by maintaining medium heat during the initial cook phase.
Good to Know
Refrigerate cooked chicken for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Pineapple skewers best served fresh.
Season and wrap chicken with bacon up to 4 hours ahead. Store covered in refrigerator. Prepare pineapple skewers up to 2 hours before grilling.
Serve chicken and pineapple skewers hot, directly from grill. Pair with coleslaw or grilled vegetables.
Common Mistakes
Skip foil during initial cooking to avoid undercooked chicken and charred bacon. Foil prevents flare-ups and regulates heat.
Overcook pineapple past 8 minutes to avoid mushy texture and loss of structural integrity on skewers.
Substitutions
similar cooking time
adjust sweetness to preference
flavor profile may vary