Grilled Citrus-Marinated Pork Skewers with Chili-Lime Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-03 · Updated 2026-06-03

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Tender pork skewers marinated in bright citrus juices and grilled to perfection with a sticky chili-lime glaze. This Latin American-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 27 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 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 Latin American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lime juice
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp honey
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup lime juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp honey, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until combined.
Step 2: Add 1.5 lbs pork tenderloin cubes to the marinade and toss well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight for maximum flavor.
Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread marinated pork cubes onto 8 soaked wooden skewers.
Step 4: Grill skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes, until pork is cooked through and has a nice char on all sides.
Step 5: Remove skewers from grill and sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro before serving for a fresh, herbal note.