Grilled Pineapple and Jerk-Spiced Chicken Skewers with Mango Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

Juicy chicken skewers marinated in spicy jerk seasoning, grilled alongside sweet pineapple chunks, and served with a refreshing mango salsa for a Caribbean-inspired meal. This Caribbean-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs jerk seasoning, fresh pineapple, cut into 1-inch chunks, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 3 tbsp jerk seasoning
• 2 cups fresh pineapple, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium ripe mango, diced
• 1 small red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, toss 1.5 lbs cubed boneless chicken breast with 3 tbsp jerk seasoning and 1 tbsp olive oil. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
2. Step 2: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread marinated chicken cubes and 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks alternately onto 8 soaked wooden skewers.
3. Step 3: Brush skewers with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and grill for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and pineapple is lightly charred.
4. Step 4: Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine 1 diced medium mango, 1 small diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix well to make mango salsa.
5. Step 5: Serve the grilled chicken and pineapple skewers hot with a generous spoonful of mango salsa on top or on the side.