Charred Pineapple and Ginger Tiki Chicken Skewers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-05 · Updated 2026-05-05

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Juicy chicken skewers marinated in a bright ginger-pineapple glaze, charred to smoky perfection for a tropical island-inspired dish. This Caribbean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs boneless chicken thighs, fresh pineapple chunks, fresh ginger, grated for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

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

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Instructions

Step 1: In a blender, combine 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks, 2 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp lime juice, and 3 cloves minced garlic. Blend until smooth to create the marinade.
Step 2: Cut 1 lb boneless chicken thighs into 1.5-inch pieces and place in a bowl. Pour the pineapple-ginger marinade over the chicken, add 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Toss well to coat and marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
Step 3: Soak 8 wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning. Thread marinated chicken pieces onto the skewers.
Step 4: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Grill the chicken skewers for 4-5 minutes per side, turning once, until chicken is charred on edges and cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
Step 5: Serve immediately with extra lime wedges for squeezing to evoke tropical tiki flavors.