Caramelized Pineapple Tiki Chicken Skewers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-18 · Updated 2026-06-18

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Juicy grilled chicken skewers glazed with a sweet and tangy caramelized pineapple sauce, inspired by Polynesian tiki flavors. This Caribbean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, fresh pineapple chunks, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Caribbean cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
2 tbsp brown sugar
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
6 wooden skewers

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Instructions

Step 1: Cut 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs into 1-inch cubes and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: In a blender, combine 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger. Blend until smooth to create the glaze.
Step 3: Thread the chicken cubes onto 6 soaked wooden skewers evenly.
Step 4: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large grill pan over medium-high heat. Add the skewers and cook for 4 minutes on each side, basting frequently with the pineapple glaze, until the chicken is caramelized and cooked through.
Step 5: Remove from heat and let rest for 2 minutes before serving with extra glaze drizzled on top.