Barbecued Chicken and Pineapple Skewers

From Tyler Florence Family Meal

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  cup ketchup
• 1⁄4 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1⁄4 cup honey
• 1  tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1⁄4 cup light brown sugar
• 2  garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
• 1  lemon, juice of
• 1⁄2 fresh pineapple
• 6  large boneless skinless chicken thighs
•  salt and pepper
•  olive oil

Directions

1. In a saucepan, combine the ketchup, soy sauce, honey, mustard, brown sugar, garlic, and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook gently until thickened, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
2. Preheat grill to medium. Slice off pineapple rind and cut into 3 long wedges. Cut off core and cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks. Cut each chicken thigh into 2 pieces.
3. Thread chicken and pineapple pieces onto skewers. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Remove garlic cloves from sauce and reserve half of sauce for serving.
4. Grill skewers, turning often and basting occasionally with barbecue sauce. Grill until cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve with reserved sauce on side for dipping.