Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken Skewers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-03 · Updated 2026-04-03

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Tender chicken marinated in sweet pineapple juice and grilled with tropical fruit, topped with toasted coconut for a vibrant island flavor. This Hawaiian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs boneless chicken thighs, pineapple juice, soy sauce 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: 30 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Hawaiian cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb (450g), cut into 1-inch cubes boneless chicken thighs
1/2 cup (120ml) pineapple juice
2 tbsp (30ml) soy sauce
1 tbsp (15g) honey
1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil
1/2 cup (100g), cut into 1-inch chunks fresh pineapple
1/4 cup (30g), sliced red onion
1/4 cup (25g) toasted coconut flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add chicken cubes and toss to coat evenly. Marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature.
Step 2: Thread chicken, pineapple chunks, and red onion onto skewers, alternating pieces for even cooking.
Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high. Oil grates lightly. Grill skewers for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally and pineapple edges are caramelized.
Step 4: Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle generously with toasted coconut flakes before serving.