Pineapple Chicken Skewers

Ingredients

For the Skewers

• 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks
• 1 small red onion, cut into chunks

For the Marinade

• 1/3 cup pineapple juice
• 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch

For Serving

• Lime wedges
• Chopped cilantro

Substitutions

• Use mango chunks or firm peaches in place of pineapple, keeping the pieces similar in size.
• Replace bell peppers with zucchini or red onion pieces that can cook in the same skewer time.

Instructions

Step 1: Make the marinade

Whisk pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, oil, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch.

Step 3: Assemble skewers

Thread chicken, pineapple, peppers, and onion onto eight skewers.

Step 4: Cook

Grill over medium-high heat for 12 to 15 minutes, turning every few minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F.

Step 5: Glaze and serve

Boil the reserved marinade for 2 minutes and brush it over the cooked skewers. Add lime and cilantro.

Cut Everything to Cook Together

Keep the chicken pieces and pineapple chunks close in size so each skewer cooks evenly. If one ingredient is much smaller, it can overcook before the thickest chicken reaches its safe temperature.

How to Store Leftovers

Refrigerate Pineapple Chicken Skewers within 2 hours once the chicken has cooled enough to store safely, and use leftovers within 3 to 4 days. Keep the lime wedges and chopped cilantro separate and add them after reheating.

How to Reheat

Slide the chicken, pineapple, and vegetables off the skewers before reheating. Warm the chicken and vegetables gently in a covered skillet; add any fresh garnish after heating so the pineapple does not spend too long over high heat.

How to Serve It

• A cucumber salad
• Extra pineapple

Nutrition Information

Nutrition is an estimate and can vary with brands, portion size, and substitutions.