Tropical Pineapple-Glazed Chicken Skewers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-09 · Updated 2026-04-09

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Juicy chicken thighs marinated in a sweet pineapple-honey glaze and grilled with bell peppers and pineapple, finished with fresh cilantro. This Tropical-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 42 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 380 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: 12 min Serves 4 Tropical cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs chicken thighs
1/2 cup pineapple juice
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp, grated ginger
2 cloves, minced garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
1 red, 1 yellow, cut into 1-inch pieces bell peppers
1 cup, chunks pineapple
2 tbsp, chopped cilantro

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Instructions

Step 1: Whisk together 1/2 cup pineapple juice, 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp grated ginger, and 2 minced garlic cloves in a bowl. Add 1.5 lbs chicken thighs, coating evenly, and marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature.
Step 2: Thread 1.5 lbs chicken thighs, 1 red bell pepper (cut into 1-inch pieces), 1 yellow bell pepper (cut into 1-inch pieces), and 1 cup pineapple chunks onto skewers, alternating ingredients. Brush with 1/4 cup olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Step 3: Preheat grill to 375°F. Grill skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and edges are golden.
Step 4: Transfer to a platter and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped cilantro.