Hawaiian-Style Grilled Chicken Skewers with Pineapple

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

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Tender chicken marinated in sweet pineapple-ginger glaze, grilled with fresh pineapple and bell peppers for a sun-kissed beachside feast. This Hawaiian-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs boneless skinless 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: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Hawaiian cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs, cut into 1-inch cubes boneless skinless chicken thighs
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
2, minced garlic cloves
1/2 cup fresh pineapple chunks
1/2, cut into 1-inch pieces red bell pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup pineapple juice, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, and 2 minced garlic cloves; season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, then add 1.5 lbs chicken thighs and toss to coat; marinate for at least 20 minutes.
Step 2: Preheat grill to medium-high (375°F), thread 1.5 lbs marinated chicken, 1/2 cup fresh pineapple chunks, and 1/2 red bell pepper pieces onto soaked skewers, alternating ingredients.
Step 3: Place skewers on the grill and cook for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and slightly charred, basting occasionally with remaining marinade.