Bacon Wrapped Teriyaki Chicken (Printable Recipe)

Smoky bacon wraps tender chicken and sweet pineapple, marinated in rich teriyaki sauce for the ultimate grilled dish.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
02 - 8 oz bacon, not thick cut
03 - 1 fresh pineapple, cut into chunks
04 - 3/4 cup homemade teriyaki sauce

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Prepare the chicken by cutting it into bite-sized pieces around one and a half inches each. Pat them dry so they will absorb the marinade without excess water.
02 - Open the bacon and stretch each slice slightly to make it easier to wrap around the chicken. Cut the bacon into thirds so each piece will fit just right on the skewers. If you use center cut bacon cut it in half instead.
03 - Gather your chicken bacon pieces and pineapple chunks at your workspace. Wrap a bacon piece around one chicken chunk then thread it onto a skewer right next to a pineapple chunk. Repeat alternating chicken and pineapple until you fill the skewer.
04 - Lay your assembled skewers in a baking dish. Pour most of the teriyaki sauce over the skewers making sure everything gets a good coating. Hold back about a quarter cup of the sauce for basting. Cover and set in the fridge to marinate for at least four hours but not more than eight. This step infuses all the flavors.
05 - Heat your grill to medium high around 375 degrees. Place the skewers directly on the grates. Brush with some reserved teriyaki sauce. Grill for seven minutes then flip carefully and baste again. Grill another seven minutes. Cook until the chicken is fully done and bacon is crisp. Check with a meat thermometer for safety.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Stretch the bacon slightly before cutting so it is easier to wrap and less likely to shrink off the chicken on the grill
02 - Do not skip marinating time as it creates flavorful juicy meat that pairs well with the caramelized pineapple
03 - Always check meat doneness with a thermometer. Chicken should reach 165 degrees for safety and the bacon should be crisp for the best bite

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