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Home / Latest Posts / Recipes / Chili Lime Pineapple Chicken Skewers

Chili Lime Pineapple Chicken Skewers

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 8/13/19Updated: 1/23/23

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chicken skewers with pineapple

Chili Lime Pineapple Chicken Skewers are the perfect summer BBQ meal. Combine chicken with a favorite fruit such as pineapple or mango for a delicious meal.

Be sure and also try my favorite marinade for beef skewers and Shish Kabobs. Another favorite way to grill chicken is Dijon Mustard Marinade for Chicken as well as Teriyaki Chicken.

chicken pineapple skewers on a tray

One of my favorite parts of summer is using our BBQ grill on a regular basis.  We use it year round here in Oregon but the rain in the winter definitely puts a little damper on our grilling.  I’m not a fan of standing out in the rain to cook my dinner!  A lot of the time we are just throwing a steak or burgers on the grill but when I have a little more time one of our favorite things to grill is shish kabob or skewers.

Making shish kabob is a fun thing to do when entertaining too.  You can assemble your skewers ahead of time and then grill them right before serving.  It makes a fun presentation and people seem to love eating things off a stick!

Chili Lime Pineapple Chicken Skewers on a tray

Chicken Skewer Tips

I’ve shared all my shish kabob making tips and tricks over here, so be sure and check that out.

Chicken Skewers

I love combining the sweetness of the fruit with the chicken.  The chili lime marinade gives the chicken great flavor.  Marinating your meat when making skewers is a must.  Since you are cutting the meat into smaller pieces they can over cook and dry out easily and quickly.  The marinade helps keep the meat juicy and flavorful.

chicken skewers with pineapple.

How to Make Grilled Chicken skewers with pineapple

Cut your chicken into even bite size pieces.  I use boneless, skinless chicken breasts and cut them into about 1 – 1 1/2 inch size pieces.  Chicken thighs also work well. The trick to shish kabob is you want all your ingredients to be the same size so they cook evenly.

Prepare your fruit by cutting it into similar size pieces.  I like to use fresh pineapple that I buy pre cut and cubed in the produce section of the grocery store.  You can use canned but the pieces tend to be smaller and fall off the skewer more easily.

Chicken skewers ready to grill

Marinate your chicken for 2-4 hours  Don’t skip this part, the marinade is an important ingredient and it needs time to soak into your meat.  I use a zippered plastic bag to marinate in but you can also use a shallow bowl.  Just make sure the marinade covers the chicken.  Turn the bag several times while it is in the refrigerator. Don’t marinade for over 24 hours as the chicken can break down and become mushy.

Place your meat and pineapple on the skewers.  I like to alternate the meat with the pineapple, leaving a little bit of air space between the pieces for more even cooking. If you are using wooden skewers be sure and soak them for 30 minutes prior to assembling skewers.

Use a meat thermometer to make sure your chicken is cooked all the way through.  I pull it off the grill at 160 degrees F. and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.  It will rise to 165 degrees while resting.

pineapple chicken kabobs

What to serve with chicken skewers?

  • Lime Cilantro rice
  • Spinach Salad
  • cheddar garlic biscuits

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Chili Lime Chicken Skewers

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chicken pineapple skewers on a tray

Chili Lime Pineapple Chicken Skewers

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
Delicious chili lime chicken and grilled pineapple skewers.
serves: 8 skewers
Prep:20 minutes
Cook:20 minutes
Marinating:4 hours
Total:4 hours 40 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 6 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 C fresh lime juice
  • Zest of one lime
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper double that if you like spicy things
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 2-3 cups fresh pineapple cut into 1 inch chunks.

Instructions

  • Soak wooden/bamboo skewers in water for 20-30 minutes prior to using them. This will prevent them from burning on the grill.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, chili powder, cayenne, salt and sugar.
  • Place in a zip-lock bag and add the chicken and pineapple, stirring gently to coat with marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
  • Prepare grill (or indoor grill pan)
  • Remove the chicken and fruit from the marinade and thread onto skewers, alternating the pieces and dividing them evenly.
  • Be sure not to smash everything together too tightly. In order for the food to cook thoroughly and evenly, it needs room! The pieces threaded on should just barely touch each other.
  • Cook on grill until nicely charred and cooked through – 6-10 minutes. Serve immediately – Yum!

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 251kcal (13%) Carbohydrates: 24g (8%) Protein: 13g (26%) Fat: 12g (18%) Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) Cholesterol: 36mg (12%) Sodium: 218mg (9%) Potassium: 400mg (11%) Fiber: 2g (8%) Sugar: 22g (24%) Vitamin A: 211IU (4%) Vitamin C: 16mg (19%) Calcium: 25mg (3%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Course:Main Dish
Cuisine:American
chicken pineapple skewers on a tray
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Originally posted Oct. 15, 2008

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  1. Lena says

    Posted on 6/6 at 12:21 pm

    I would love to see nutritional information on your recipe. Is that possible?

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 6/6 at 12:55 pm

      Lena, I don’t provide that info here on the blog but there are websites you can input the recipe information into that will give you that.

      Reply
  2. pam says

    Posted on 5/9 at 7:33 am

    I would like to know,how long can i mainadethe chicken for.? Thank you

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 5/10 at 9:39 pm

      You can marinade it for a couple hours or overnight.

      Reply
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