Grilled Pineapple-Honey Glazed Chicken Thighs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-11 · Updated 2026-04-11

Juicy chicken thighs with a sweet-tart pineapple-honey glaze, grilled to caramelized perfection for a tropical dinner. This Tropical-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, pineapple juice, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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

• 1.5 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 1/2 cup pineapple juice
• 3 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup pineapple juice, 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp ground ginger, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until fully combined.
2. Step 2: Pat 1.5 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then brush each thigh evenly with 2 tbsp olive oil.
3. Step 3: Place chicken skin-side down on a preheated grill at 375°F and cook undisturbed for 10 minutes until golden. Flip and brush with half of the glaze, then cook for 8-10 more minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F and skin is crisp.
4. Step 4: Brush remaining glaze over chicken and let rest 5 minutes before serving.