Honey-Glazed Chicken Skewers with Pineapple and Bell Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-07 · Updated 2026-08-07

Tender chicken skewers marinated in a sweet honey glaze, grilled alongside juicy pineapple chunks and crisp bell peppers for a colorful, kid-friendly meal. This Caribbean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 52 minutes, pairs chicken breast, pineapple chunks, red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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, cut into 1-inch cubes chicken breast
• 1 cup pineapple chunks
• 1, cut into 1-inch pieces red bell pepper
• 1, cut into 1-inch pieces yellow bell pepper
• 3 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 6, soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until well combined.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb cubed chicken breast to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread the marinated chicken cubes onto 6 soaked wooden skewers, alternating with 1 cup pineapple chunks, 1 cut red bell pepper, and 1 cut yellow bell pepper pieces.
4. Step 4: Grill skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and slightly charred at edges, and pineapple is caramelized.
5. Step 5: Remove skewers from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.