Pineapple chicken skewers will give you a 21 Day Fix meal on the grill in quick and easy steps. Skewers of chicken breast, fresh pineapple, green peppers, and red onion- these grilled skewers are the perfect spring or summer dinner!
It’s FINALLY warm here in PA after what seemed like the longest winter ever.
And while this means pedicures, flip flops, and bikini season…it’s also one of my favorite food related times of the year: GRILL season!
I just love making a yummy meal without messing up the kitchen. Right? Who’s with me?
These skewers just scream SPRING and they can be assembled in advance on food prep day. Just a little chopping and you are ready to roll.
Here’s the 21 Day Fix pineapple chicken skewers recipe. Enjoy!
Pineapple Chicken Skewers {21 Day Recipe}
Pineapple chicken skewers will give you a 21 Day Fix meal on the grill in quick and easy order. Skewers of chicken breast, fresh pineapple, green peppers, and red onion, these grilled skewers are the perfect spring or summer dinner!
Ingredients
For the skewers:
- 2 large boneless chicken breasts diced
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper chopped in large pieces
- 1/2 cup red onion chopped in large pieces
- 3/4 cup pineapple chopped in large chunks
For the marinade:
- 1/4 cup pineapple chunks
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Juice of one lemon
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup water more as needed
Instructions
- Blend all the marinade ingredients in the blender.
- Thread skewer ingredients, alternating between pineapple, veggies, and chicken.
- Brush or pour marinade over skewers and let sit for 10 minutes or longer, if you have it.
- The pineapple chicken skewers are great served with quinoa, rice, or alone.
Notes
21 Day Fix: 1 RED, 1/2 GREEN 1/2 PURPLE per serving
WW Freestyle: 1 point per serving (for the marinade)
Nutrition
Serving: 2skewersCalories: 216kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 17gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 277mgPotassium: 326mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 189IUVitamin C: 44mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
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Kate says
What if I can’t get coconut aminos? Our stores don’t sell it.
Nancylynn says
You can sub low sodium soy sauce.
Nicole Daze says
what is coconut aminos?
Nancylynn says
Hi! It’s an excellent flavoring substitute for soy sauce…totally soy free, less sodium and has tons of healthy amino acids!
Donna says
hi,
how many does this serve?
thanks.
Nancylynn says
2-3 people
Nancylynn says
😉