Grilled Pineapple Chicken Skewers (Printable)

Juicy chicken and pineapple skewers, grilled with a tangy marinade for fresh summer flavor.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein & Produce

01 - 1 1/2 lbs 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

# How to Make It:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, olive oil, honey, lime juice, minced garlic, ground ginger, and black pepper. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture is emulsified.
02 - Place chicken breast pieces in a large zip-top bag or shallow dish. Pour half the marinade over the chicken, reserving the other half for basting. Seal and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or up to 2 hours to enhance flavor.
03 - Set grill to medium-high heat and allow to preheat for 5 minutes.
04 - Thread marinated chicken, pineapple chunks, bell pepper pieces, and onion wedges alternately onto skewers.
05 - Place skewers on the grill. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, turning every 3 to 4 minutes. Baste with reserved marinade. Grill until chicken is cooked through with light char marks.
06 - Remove skewers from the grill. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It packs a punch of sweet, tangy, and savory in every bite & seriously, don’t skip the pineapple!
  • Minimal prep means you get more time to relax and soak up the sunshine with your crew.
02 -
  • Always soak wooden skewers so they don’t char to ash—the one time I skipped this, half my skewer disappeared mid-grill.
  • Using chicken thighs instead of breasts makes the skewers extra juicy & they hold up better if you leave them on longer.
03 -
  • Using metal skewers simplifies cleanup and avoids wondering if you soaked the wood long enough.
  • Stir the marinade just before brushing on for maximum flavor in every swipe.
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