Cilantro-Lime Chicken Skewers with Pineapple

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-13 · Updated 2026-04-13

Juicy chicken chunks marinated in zesty lime and cilantro, threaded with sweet pineapple for a vibrant, Whole30-compliant meal. This Mexican-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 28 minutes, pairs chicken breast, lime, fresh cilantro for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, 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.

Ingredients

• 12 oz, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes chicken breast
• 2, juiced and zested lime
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 cup, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks pineapple
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 clove, minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a bowl.
2. Step 2: Add chicken cubes to the marinade, toss to coat, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3. Step 3: Thread chicken and pineapple chunks alternately onto 8 soaked skewers. Place skewers on a grill or skillet over medium heat and cook for 8 minutes, turning once, until chicken is no longer pink at the center.