Honey-Lime Chicken Skewers (Print View)

Grilled chicken with honey-lime glaze, zucchini, and pineapple for a juicy and flavorful summer meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chicken & Marinade

01 - 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
02 - 3 tablespoons honey
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
04 - 2 teaspoons lime zest
05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
06 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon salt
08 - 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
09 - 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika

→ Vegetables & Fruit

10 - 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into 0.5-inch rounds
11 - 1 small pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks

→ To Serve

12 - Fresh cilantro, chopped
13 - Lime wedges

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika until well combined.
02 - Add chicken cubes to the marinade, toss thoroughly to coat all pieces, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor.
03 - If using wooden skewers, submerge them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
04 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat, maintaining a temperature of approximately 400°F.
05 - Thread marinated chicken, zucchini slices, and pineapple chunks alternately onto skewers, ensuring each skewer ends with a piece of chicken.
06 - Place skewers on the grill and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through with light charring on the edges.
07 - Remove skewers from grill and allow to rest for 3 minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The honey caramelizes on the grill while the lime keeps everything bright and balanced, so you get sweet, tangy, and smoky all at once.
  • It comes together faster than you'd think, and somehow impresses people every single time without making you stress in the kitchen.
02 -
  • Don't skip the marinade time, or your chicken will taste good but not transcendent—the 30 minutes minimum is when the lime juice and honey actually work their magic on the meat.
  • Overloading your skewers is tempting but makes everything cook unevenly; give each piece breathing room so the grill can actually caramelize the surfaces instead of steaming them.
03 -
  • Pat the chicken dry before cutting it into cubes—excess moisture interferes with browning and keeps you from getting those gorgeous caramelized edges.
  • If your pineapple is underripe, toss it in the marinade for a few minutes; it softens slightly and picks up that honey-lime flavor beautifully.
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