Description
Grilled Chicken Pineapple Skewers bring tropical flavors straight to your backyard barbecue with juicy chunks of chicken and sweet pineapple caramelized over hot flames. Drizzle these colorful skewers with a zesty marinade that makes your taste buds dance and transforms an ordinary meal into a summer celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch cubes
Marinade and Seasoning:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Additions:
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks
- ½ red onion, cut into 1-inch chunks
- Wooden skewers or metal skewers
Instructions
- Whisk together soy sauce, olive oil, honey, lime juice, garlic, and ground ginger in a large mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper. This creates your flavor-packed marinade.
- Submerge 2 chicken breasts (cubed into 1-inch pieces) completely in the marinade. Seal the bowl and refrigerate for 30-45 minutes to allow deep flavor penetration.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 15 minutes to prevent charring during grilling. Cut pineapple, red bell pepper, and red onion into uniform 1-inch cubes.
- Thread marinated chicken onto skewers, alternating with pineapple, bell pepper, and onion chunks. Ensure even spacing for consistent cooking.
- Heat grill to 400°F (204°C). Brush skewers with remaining marinade for extra moisture and caramelization.
- Grill skewers for 4-5 minutes per side, rotating carefully. Confirm internal chicken temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) using a meat thermometer.
- Remove skewers from grill. Allow 2-3 minutes resting time to redistribute juices and enhance tenderness. Serve immediately with your favorite side dish.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for maximum flavor by letting it sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, which helps tenderize the meat and infuse it with delicious seasonings.
- Soak wooden skewers in water before grilling to prevent them from burning and potentially catching fire on the hot grill.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos to keep the same rich, savory taste.
- If fresh pineapple isn’t available, frozen chunks work well and can be thawed before threading onto skewers, ensuring you can enjoy this recipe year-round.
- Prep Time: 40-55 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg