Grilled Açaí-Marinated Chicken Skewers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-29 · Updated 2026-05-29

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Tender chicken skewers marinated in a fruity açaí berry sauce, grilled to juicy perfection and served with a fresh citrus salsa. This Brazilian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs chicken breast, frozen açaí puree, lime juice 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 Brazilian cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes chicken breast
1/2 cup, thawed frozen açaí puree
3 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp olive oil
2 minced garlic cloves
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1, segmented orange
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
1 small, seeded and minced jalapeño

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup thawed frozen açaí puree, 3 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Add 1 lb cubed chicken breast to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to absorb flavors.
Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread marinated chicken cubes onto skewers.
Step 4: Grill skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3 minutes, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and edges are lightly charred.
Step 5: Meanwhile, prepare salsa by combining segments of 1 peeled orange, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, and 1 minced jalapeño in a bowl.
Step 6: Serve grilled chicken skewers topped with the fresh citrus salsa.