Perfect for your next BBQ, Grilled Chicken Skewers with Tomato Relish features marinated chicken kabobs topped with grilled tomatoes, scallions, and lemons!
2poundsboneless skinless chicken thighs,cut into chunks (about 6 thighs), can substitute breasts
Chicken Marinade
½cuppineapple juice
½cupbrown sugar
⅓cupketchup
½cuplow-sodium soy sauce
¼teaspoonground ginger
2clovesgarlic,minced
Tomato Relish
1pintcherry tomatoes
1bunch scallions
2lemons
2tablespoonsreserved chicken marinade
2tablespoonsunsalted butter
2tablespoonshoney
Instructions
Add the pineapple juice, brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, ground ginger, and garlic to a small bowl and mix well. Reserve two tablespoons of the marinade mixture to add to the tomato relish.
Pour the remaining marinade mixture into a gallon size plastic bag and add the chicken. Seal the bag and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours. (The longer the better!)
Loosely thread the chunks of marinated chicken on the skewers. The pieces should be touching, but not packed together or compressed.
Thread the cherry tomatoes on the skewers.
Set up your grill for direct heat cooking. Clean and oil the grate and place on the grill.
When the grill and grates are hot, place the chicken skewers, cherry tomato skewers, scallions and lemon halves cut side down on the grate and cover.
Grill the chicken for about 15 minutes or until done, turning every few minutes or so.
Grill the vegetables for about 10 minutes or until charred, turning scallions and tomatoes as needed to brown evenly.
Remove the chicken and vegetables from the grill, tent the chicken with foil and let it rest for about 10 minutes.
In the meantime, mix the reserved marinade, butter, and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat until the butter is melted.
Chop the scallions, squeeze the juice out of the lemons, and combine with the tomatoes and honey mixture in a small bowl. Using a potato masher, coarsely mash the tomatoes. Add salt and pepper to taste if needed.
Serve the tomato relish over the grilled chicken and garnish with chopped basil if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
Cut the chicken into evenly sized pieces to ensure even cooking. Aim for pieces that are about 1 to 1.5 inches in size.If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for about 30 minutes before threading the chicken. This prevents them from burning on the grill.Before grilling, ensure your grill is preheated to medium-high heat (around 375-450°F or 190-230°C).Brush the grill grates with oil or use a paper towel dipped in oil to prevent sticking.Leave a small gap between each piece of chicken on the skewer. This ensures proper airflow and even cooking.