Grilled Pineapple Chicken Skewers (Printable)

Chicken and pineapple skewers flame-grilled for a tasty, juicy meal ideal for summer cookouts.

# Ingredient List:

→ Protein & Produce

01 - 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
02 - 1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks
03 - 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
04 - 1 red onion, cut into 1-inch wedges

→ Marinade

05 - 1/4 cup soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 2 tablespoons honey
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
09 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1 teaspoon ground ginger
11 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish

12 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
13 - Lime wedges, for serving

# Directions:

01 - Whisk together soy sauce, olive oil, honey, lime juice, minced garlic, ground ginger, and black pepper in a medium mixing bowl.
02 - Place chicken pieces in a large zip-top bag or shallow bowl. Add half of the marinade, reserving the remainder for basting. Chill and marinate for at least 15 minutes or up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor.
03 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
04 - Thread chicken, pineapple, red bell pepper, and onion alternately onto skewers.
05 - Place skewers on the grill, turning every 3 to 4 minutes and basting with remaining marinade. Grill for 12 to 15 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is slightly charred.
06 - Remove skewers from grill. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The smoky-sweet glaze is the secret to making grilled chicken feel like a vacation.
  • It only takes a handful of ingredients and hardly any prep—perfect for spontaneous cookouts.
02 -
  • Don’t skip soaking wooden skewers—if you forget, you’ll find yourself pulling charred bits of wood from your food.
  • Letting the chicken marinate longer than 15 minutes up to 2 hours makes the flavors deeper and the meat juicier.
03 -
  • Check chicken for doneness using a thermometer—it should hit 165°F for safety.
  • Grill pineapple first for an extra smoky flavor infusion before adding chicken.
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