Sweet Savory Pineapple Chicken Skewers (Printable)

Juicy chicken skewered with pineapple and peppers, marinated and grilled for bold, tropical flavor.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein & Marinade

01 - 1.1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free option)
03 - 2 tablespoons honey
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
06 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
07 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
08 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Skewers

10 - 1 medium fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks
11 - 1 large red bell pepper, cut into chunks
12 - 1 large yellow bell pepper, cut into chunks
13 - 1 small red onion, cut into wedges

→ Garnish

14 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
15 - Lime wedges

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, combine soy sauce or tamari, honey, olive oil, ginger, garlic, rice vinegar, chili flakes if desired, and black pepper. Whisk until fully incorporated.
02 - Add chicken cubes to the bowl and toss to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes, up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor.
03 - If using wooden skewers, submerge them in water for at least 20 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
04 - Thread chicken, pineapple chunks, bell pepper pieces, and onion wedges alternately onto soaked or metal skewers.
05 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
06 - Grill the assembled skewers for 12 to 15 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is fully cooked and develops light char marks.
07 - Transfer cooked skewers to a serving platter. Garnish with chopped cilantro and accompany with lime wedges.

# Expert Hacks:

01 -
  • Uses simple pantry staples you probably have already
  • Ready in just over half an hour including marinating time
  • Customizable with gluten free options or swapping proteins
  • Perfect recipe for outdoor barbecues or indoor grilling
  • Even picky eaters reach for the fruit first then devour the chicken
02 -
  • High in protein and naturally gluten free with tamari
  • Perfect for meal prep or freezer meals
  • Freezes and reheats beautifully so you can enjoy leftovers
  • Bright flavors and juicy pineapple make this a summer favorite but I love tossing these skewers on the grill even in winter My favorite part is always the first bite of grilled pineapple which reminds me of street food markets and family picnics loaded with laughter
03 -
  • Always soak wooden skewers to prevent burning This trick keeps them from crumbling on the grill
  • Do not skip the marinating step even a quick thirty minutes transforms the flavor
  • For extra caramelized flavor mop a little leftover marinade onto the skewers in the first half of grilling

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