Grilled Pineapple Chicken Skewers (Printable)

Juicy chicken and pineapple grilled with a honey-lime marinade—sweet, savory, perfect for summer grilling.

# What You Need:

→ 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 (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 (optional)

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

# Step-by-Step:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, olive oil, honey, fresh lime juice, minced garlic, ground ginger, and black pepper. Whisk until well incorporated.
02 - Place chicken pieces in a large zip-top bag or shallow dish. Pour half the marinade over the chicken, reserving the remainder for basting. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or up to 2 hours.
03 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
04 - Thread marinated chicken, pineapple chunks, red bell pepper, and red onion alternately onto skewers.
05 - Grill skewers for 12 to 15 minutes, turning every 3 to 4 minutes and basting with reserved marinade, until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and edges are lightly charred.
06 - Remove skewers from grill and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve hot with lime wedges.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The brush of honeyed marinade over hot coals gives every bite that irresistible glossy char you wish you could bottle.
  • It transforms basic ingredients into a tropical feast with barely any prep—just chop, marinate, and skew.
02 -
  • Once, I forgot to soak the wooden skewers and they charred to toothpicks—immerse them in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling.
  • Basting with the extra marinade mid-grill isn’t optional; it’s how you get that sticky, irresistible finish.
03 -
  • If you stack the veggies close but not too tight, everything cooks through without steaming.
  • Sneak a little extra marinade aside for basting to keep it uncontaminated and safe for brushing as you grill.
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