These Sweet & Spicy Pineapple Halloumi Skewers are a tropical twist on your standard vegetarian BBQ spread. Juicy chunks of caramelised pineapple meet the savoury richness of halloumi cheese, while strips of red pepper and red onion add crunch and colour. The magic, though, is in the glaze—a sticky-sweet mix of chilli sauce, lime zest, and a touch of honey that creates a mouthwatering balance of heat, sweetness, and tang.
These Sweet & Spicy Pineapple Halloumi Skewers are delicious.
As the skewers sizzle over the grill, the glaze bubbles and chars in all the right places, infusing every bite with bold, addictive flavour. It’s sunshine on a stick—bright, bold, and completely vegetarian.
Perfect for BBQs, garden parties, or a weeknight dinner that feels like a holiday, these skewers bring big flavour with minimal effort. For even more grilling inspiration, don’t miss this roundup of the 10 best halloumi skewer recipes—perfect for planning your next cookout. Serve it with some soft fluffy pita breads to soak up the delicious sweet and spicy juices.
Sweet And Spicy Pineapple Halloumi Skewers
Ingredients
For the skewers
- 250 g Halloumi Cheese cut into 2.5cm cubes
- 200 g pineapple fresh, cut into chunks
- 1 red pepper cut into 2.5cm squares
- 1 Red Onion cut into chunks
- 3 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
- 1 tbsp honey runny
- 1 lime zested and juiced
- 1 tsp soy sauce optional, for extra umami
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the sweet chilli sauce, honey, lime zest, lime juice, and soy sauce.
- Thread halloumi, pineapple, red pepper, and red onion onto skewers, alternating ingredients for a colourful finish.
- Brush generously with the glaze.
- Preheat BBQ or grill to medium-high. Grill skewers for 8–10 minutes, turning regularly and basting with more glaze, until the halloumi is golden and the pineapple begins to caramelise.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh coriander or extra lime wedges if desired.
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