Grilled Citrus-Glazed Pork Skewers with Cilantro-Lime Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-20 · Updated 2026-05-20

Juicy pork skewers brushed with a bright citrus glaze, grilled to perfection and paired with fluffy cilantro-lime rice for a fresh and satisfying meal. This Latin American-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes, orange juice, lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 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 pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/3 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 2 tbsp honey
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked long grain white rice
• 3 cups water
• 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tsp lime zest

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup lime juice, 2 tbsp honey, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create the citrus glaze.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb cubed pork tenderloin to the bowl, toss to coat, and marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
3. Step 3: While pork marinates, rinse 1 1/2 cups uncooked long grain white rice under cold water, then combine with 3 cups water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
4. Step 4: Stir 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro and 1 tsp lime zest into the cooked rice and keep warm.
5. Step 5: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated pork cubes onto skewers and grill for 3-4 minutes per side, basting occasionally with remaining glaze, until pork is cooked through and nicely charred.
6. Step 6: Serve the grilled pork skewers over the cilantro-lime rice, spooning any extra glaze from the grill over the top.