Description

Get ready to elevate your grilling game with these Sweet and Spicy Grilled Chicken and Pineapple Skewers! This easy recipe is perfect for quick dinners, summer BBQs, or healthy snack ideas packed with flavor. Tender chunks of chicken are marinated in a bold mix of honey, soy sauce, garlic, and chili, then skewered with juicy pineapple pieces that caramelize beautifully on the grill. With a burst of tropical sweetness and a kick of heat in every bite, this dish delivers satisfying textures and tastes that make it a standout among easy dinner ideas. Whether you’re searching for a weeknight winner or a fun party appetizer, this grilled chicken skewer recipe brings the heat and the sweet in one irresistible package.

Ingredients

1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cubed

2 cups fresh pineapple chunks

2 tbsp olive oil

1/4 cup soy sauce

3 tbsp honey

2 tbsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce

1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp fresh grated ginger

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

Salt and pepper to taste

Skewers (soaked if wooden)

Optional: chopped green onions or cilantro for garnish

Instructions

In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, honey, sriracha, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Add chicken cubes to a resealable bag or dish and pour in the marinade. Marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
Thread marinated chicken and pineapple alternately onto skewers.
Lightly oil the grill grates, then place skewers on the grill.
Grill for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and slightly charred.
Remove from grill, let rest briefly, and garnish with green onions or cilantro.
Serve hot with your favorite sides.

Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
Category: Dinner