Charred Pineapple and Rum-Glazed Tiki Chicken Skewers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-01 · Updated 2026-06-01

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Juicy chicken skewers glazed with a sweet and smoky rum sauce, paired with caramelized pineapple chunks for a tropical Tiki-inspired flavor. This Caribbean-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, fresh pineapple chunks, dark rum for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Caribbean cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
1/4 cup dark rum
3 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp ground ginger
2 cloves minced garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
8 wooden skewers

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Instructions

Step 1: Cut 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs into 1-inch cubes and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: In a bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup dark rum, 3 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp ground ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 2 tbsp olive oil until sugar dissolves.
Step 3: Add chicken cubes to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly, then cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Step 4: Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Thread marinated chicken pieces and 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks alternately onto 8 wooden skewers.
Step 5: Grill skewers for 3-4 minutes per side until chicken is cooked through and pineapple is caramelized with char marks.
Step 6: Brush remaining rum glaze on the skewers during the last minute of grilling for extra flavor, then serve hot.