Honey-Sriracha Glazed Chicken Skewers with Pineapple
Juicy chicken marinated in a sticky-sweet-spicy sauce, grilled to perfection with fresh pineapple chunks. This asian-inspired grilling ready in about 45 minutes pairs chicken breasts, honey, sriracha for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 340 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 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp sriracha
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 cup cubed pineapple
- 1 medium sliced red onion
- 8 skewers
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Step 1: Cut 1.5 lbs chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes. In a bowl, whisk 1/4 cup honey, 2 tbsp sriracha, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 3 minced garlic cloves. Add chicken, coating evenly, and marinate for 30 minutes.
- Step 2: Thread chicken, 1 cup cubed pineapple, and 1 medium sliced red onion onto 8 soaked skewers, alternating ingredients.
- Step 3: Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Brush with 1 tbsp sesame oil. Grill skewers for 8-10 minutes, turning every 2 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and pineapple is charred in spots.
- Step 4: Remove from heat and sprinkle with 1 tbsp sesame seeds. Let rest 3 minutes before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Sriracha Glazed Chicken Skewers with Pineapple take to make?
Total time is about 45 minutes (35 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Honey-Sriracha Glazed Chicken Skewers with Pineapple?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep chicken breasts from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-Sriracha Glazed Chicken Skewers with Pineapple?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Honey-Sriracha Glazed Chicken Skewers with Pineapple for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Honey-Sriracha Glazed Chicken Skewers with Pineapple?
Asian grilling like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Love how the Asian come through in every bite.
- ★★★★☆
Good flavors but the sauce was a bit thin. I'd reduce it longer.
- ★★★★☆
Good flavors but the sauce was a bit thin. I'd reduce it longer.
