Description
These grilled pineapple chicken skewers are bursting with bold, tropical flavor. The chicken is marinated in a sweet and savory glaze, then grilled to perfection with smoky char marks that lock in juicy tenderness. Paired with caramelized pineapple and a hint of lime, every bite delivers a perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and tang. It’s a mouthwatering dish that tastes like summer on a skewer.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients List
- 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, cubed
- 1 green bell pepper, cubed
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Chopped fresh cilantro (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Step-by-Step Directions
- Prepare the Marinade
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, olive oil, vinegar, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper.
- Marinate the Chicken
- Toss chicken cubes in the marinade and refrigerate for 1–2 hours.
- Assemble the Skewers
- Alternate chicken, pineapple, and bell peppers on each skewer.
- Preheat the Grill
- Set to medium-high and lightly oil the grates.
- Grill the Skewers
- Cook each skewer for about 10–12 minutes, rotating every 2–3 minutes until charred and cooked through.
- Serve
- Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg