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🍍🔥 Grilled Pineapple Chicken Skewers with Creamy Garlic Sauce Recipe
Sweet, smoky, juicy, and packed with tropical flavor! These Grilled Pineapple Chicken Skewers combine tender marinated chicken with caramelized pineapple chunks and a creamy dipping sauce. Perfect for summer BBQ dinners, family meals, party appetizers, or easy weeknight recipes. 🍗✨
📝 Ingredients
🍢 For Chicken Skewers:
2 lbs chicken breast or thighs, cut into chunks 🍗
2 cups fresh pineapple chunks 🍍
3 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp soy sauce
3 tbsp honey 🍯
2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
3 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp chili flakes 🌶️
1 tsp black pepper
½ tsp salt
2 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
Fresh parsley for garnish 🌿
🥣 Creamy Garlic Dipping Sauce:
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1 tbsp honey
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp lemon juice
Chili flakes & herbs (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare Marinade 🍯
In a large bowl mix olive oil, soy sauce, honey, sweet chili sauce, garlic, paprika, chili flakes, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
2. Marinate Chicken 🍗
Add chicken pieces and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (2–4 hours gives deeper flavor).
3. Build Skewers 🍍
Thread chicken pieces and pineapple chunks onto wooden or metal skewers.
(Tip: Soak wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes before grilling.)
4. Grill 🔥
Heat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Cook skewers for 12–15 minutes, turning occasionally until chicken is cooked and edges become caramelized.
Brush extra marinade while grilling for a sticky glaze.
5. Make Sauce 🥣
Mix all dipping sauce ingredients until smooth and creamy.
6. Serve ✨
Sprinkle grilled skewers with fresh parsley and chili flakes. Serve warm with creamy garlic sauce.
⭐ Recipe Details
⏱ Prep Time: 15 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 15 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4–6
🥘 Category: Dinner / BBQ / Chicken Recipes
💡 Tips
✔ Use chicken thighs for extra juicy skewers
✔ Add bell peppers or onions for more flavor 🫑
✔ Great with rice, salad, or grilled vegetables
#️⃣ Hashtags
#ChickenRecipes #EasyDinnerRecipes #GrilledChicken #SummerRecipes #BBQRecipes 🍍🔥
