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African Peanut Butter and Honey Chicken Skewers with Fresh Pineapple Slices

Name: African Peanut Butter and Honey Chicken Skewers with Fresh Pineapple Slices
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1/3 cup natural peanut butter; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 8 skewers, wooden or metal; 1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds; Fresh cilantro leaves; Lime wedges

Savor the rich flavors of African-inspired marinated chicken skewers, paired perfectly with sweet, juicy pineapple slices.

4.2(752 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·January 23, 2026

African Peanut Butter and Honey Chicken Skewers with Fresh Pineapple Slices — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

Chicken Marinade

Skewers

Garnishes

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 422 kcal
Protein: 30.75 g
Carbs: 45 g
Fat: 13.5 g
Fiber: 5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1688 kcal
Protein: 123 g
Carbs: 180 g
Fat: 54 g
Fiber: 20 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 lb chicken breast cut into 1-inch cubes	500	92	0	5	0
1/3 cup natural peanut butter	564	24	18	48	6
2 tablespoons honey	128	0	35	0	0
2 tablespoons soy sauce	18	2	2	0	0
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice	4	0	1	0	0
1 teaspoon ground ginger	6	0	1	0	0
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper	3	0	1	0	0
2 cloves garlic minced	9	0	2	0	0
8 skewers wooden or metal	0	0	0	0	0
1 fresh pineapple peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds	450	5	118	1	13
Fresh cilantro leaves	1	0	0	0	0
Lime wedges	5	0	2	0	1

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Chicken

1
Combine Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter, honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, ginger, cayenne pepper, and garlic. Mix until smooth.
2
Coat Chicken
Add chicken cubes to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly.
3
Marinate
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.

Preparing the Skewers

1
Soak Skewers
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
2
Thread Skewers
Thread marinated chicken and pineapple slices onto the skewers alternately.
Tip: Ensure chicken pieces are not overcrowding for even cooking. Reserve a small amount of marinade to brush on chicken during grilling.

How to Make African Peanut Butter and Honey Chicken Skewers with Fresh Pineapple Slices

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Grilling the Skewers
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Place the skewers on the grill and cook, turning occasionally, for about 10-12 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and has grill marks.
2
Brushing
During the last few minutes of grilling, brush reserved marinade over the chicken for extra flavor.
3
Grilling Pineapple
Grill the sliced pineapples alongside the skewers until caramelized, about 2 minutes each side.