Rum-Spiced Pineapple Chicken Skewers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-08 · Updated 2026-06-08

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Grilled chicken skewers marinated in a spiced rum glaze balanced with sweet pineapple for a tropical flavor burst. This Caribbean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs chicken breast, fresh pineapple chunks, dark spiced rum for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes chicken breast
1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
3 tbsp dark spiced rum
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp soy sauce
3 minced garlic cloves
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp vegetable oil
8 soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp dark spiced rum, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground ginger, 1 tbsp lime juice, and 1 tbsp vegetable oil until sugar dissolves.
Step 2: Add 1 lb chicken breast cubes and 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor.
Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread marinated chicken cubes and pineapple chunks alternately onto 8 soaked wooden skewers.
Step 4: Grill the skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3 minutes until chicken is cooked through and slightly charred at the edges. Remove and let rest 5 minutes before serving.