Grilled Açaí-Glazed Chicken Skewers with Tropical Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-09 · Updated 2026-06-09

Juicy chicken skewers marinated in a tangy açaí berry glaze, paired with a fresh tropical fruit salsa bursting with Brazilian flavors. This Brazilian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 82 minutes, pairs chicken breast, cut into 1.5-inch cubes, açaí berry puree, lime juice 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
• 1/2 cup açaí berry puree
• 3 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 8 wooden skewers, soaked
• 1 cup mango, diced
• 1 cup pineapple, diced
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tsp jalapeño, seeded and minced

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup açaí berry puree, 3 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp honey, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to make the marinade.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb chicken breast cubes to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to infuse flavors.
3. Step 3: Meanwhile, prepare the tropical salsa by combining 1 cup diced mango, 1 cup diced pineapple, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, and 1 tsp minced jalapeño in a bowl; mix gently and refrigerate.
4. Step 4: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto 8 soaked wooden skewers evenly.
5. Step 5: Grill the skewers for 4-5 minutes per side, turning once, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is slightly charred at the edges.
6. Step 6: Serve the grilled açaí-glazed chicken skewers hot, accompanied by the fresh tropical salsa on the side.