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    Home » Recipes » Dinner

    Pineapple Grilled Chicken Skewers

    Published: May 20, 2015 Modified: Apr 21, 2020 by Karen Kelly This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Time to dust off those grills and get outdoors.  Try these Pineapple Grilled Chicken Skewers for a healthy, gluten-free dish at your next cookout.  The marinade has only 4 ingredients.

     Pineapple Grilled Chicken Skewers on a white plate

    These Pineapple Grilled Chicken Skewers may be my favorite new recipe.  It was inspired by a recent trip to Trader Joe's.  I always find some new little gem there. 

    This time the pineapple juice was prominently displayed and they were handing out samples of chicken taquitos with pineapple salsa.  Yum! I bought all of the above and came home looking for a way to use pineapple juice as a chicken marinade.  The pineapple salsa made an awesome dip for my chicken skewers and tortilla chips.

    Pineapple Chicken on skewers with lemon slices

    Chicken skewers can be difficult to get right.  I mean, they look easy enough, chicken on a stick, but if you have ever had overcooked chicken then you know what I'm talking about.  It's not as easy as throwing some chicken breasts on a stick and cooking them over hot coals.  

    How to Make Pineapple Grilled Chicken Skewers...

    • Use chicken thighs because they are juicer and have more flavor.
    • Trim fat from the chicken thighs.
    • Marinate at least several hours and overnight is best.
    • Put lemons or some other fruit in between chicken pieces.  It helps the chicken cook on all sides and imparts more flavor.
    • Let it rest for five minutes after taking it off the grill.  This will help the juices redistribute.
    • If the chicken sticks to the grill it's not ready to be turned so leave it alone for another minute or two.  Do not walk away from the grill and get distracted.
    • Serve with salsa or dip on the side.

    Pineapple Chicken on skewers with salsa

    This is a no fail Memorial Day recipe for your cookout so go ahead, call the neighbors and clean off that side porch.  Get that chicken marinating and buy some paper plates.  This chicken would be great served with a side of Quinoa Tabbouleh With Kale.  Be prepared to impress your neighbors with healthy, delicious and gluten free treats for the start of summer weekend.

    Pineapple Chicken

    Pineapple Grilled Chicken Skewers

    Flavorful, tender and juicy - these chicken skewers are sure to be a hit at your next cookout.
    5 from 9 votes
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    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Keyword: grilled chicken
    Prep Time: 1 hour
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 511kcal

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup tamari gluten free soy sauce or regular soy sauce is fine
    • ½ cup 100 percent pineapple juice Trader Joe's
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • 2 cloves garlic chopped
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • 6 chicken thighs trimmed of fat, cut into 1 inch pieces
    • 1 or 2 lemons thinly sliced
    • cilantro for garnish

    Instructions

    • Trim the chicken thighs of all fat and cut into one inch pieces.
    • Whisk together first six ingredients until sugar is dissolved.
    • Preheat grill.
    • Put chicken into a plastic bag and top with marinade. Place in refrigerator overnight or for at least one hour.
    • Thread chicken on skewers alternately with thinly sliced pieces of lemon. Discard marinade.
    • Place on a hot grill for about 6-8 minutes on the first side. Flip over and cook until done or until an instant read thermometer reaches 175 degrees about 6 - 8 more minutes. Watch closely.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 511kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 166mg | Sodium: 2049mg | Potassium: 483mg | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 3.4mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2.1mg
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    Hi, I'm Karen Kelly a certified health coach, freelance food writer, and blogger. At Seasonal Cravings, you will find wholesome gluten-free recipes and healthy lifestyle tips.

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    1. Monica

      February 17, 2019 at 9:11 pm

      5 stars
      Now this has me crazy excited for summer and grilling season! I love the combination of fruit and meat on kebabs, and this marinade sounds fantastic--a sure winner for summer BBQs!

      Reply
    2. Caitlyn Erhardt

      February 17, 2019 at 9:31 pm

      5 stars
      These look wonderful and make me even more pumped for grilling season to get here!

      Reply
    3. Diana

      February 17, 2019 at 9:39 pm

      I love the chicken pineapple combination, and I think that pineapple goes to well with savory foods. These would be great to make in the summer for the kids, I'm sure that they're gonna love them.

      Reply
    4. Valentina

      February 18, 2019 at 1:59 am

      5 stars
      I love this combination of ingredients. The sweet and savory blend of flavors makes me always go back for more. And these kebabs are so pretty!

      Reply
    5. Dannii

      February 18, 2019 at 3:20 am

      5 stars
      These are going to be perfect on a summer BBQ. So light and fresh.

      Reply

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