Rum-Spiced Pineapple Chicken Skewers with Cilantro-Lime Yogurt

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

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Grilled chicken skewers marinated in a spiced rum glaze paired with a refreshing cilantro-lime yogurt sauce for a tropical flair. This Caribbean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, 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, cut into 1-inch pieces boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 cup, fresh or canned pineapple chunks
1/4 cup dark rum
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp olive oil
8, soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup dark rum, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp olive oil.
Step 2: Add 1 lb cut chicken thighs to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Step 3: Thread marinated chicken pieces alternately with 1 cup pineapple chunks onto 8 soaked wooden skewers.
Step 4: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Grill the skewers for 4-5 minutes per side until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
Step 5: While skewers cook, stir 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and 2 tbsp lime juice in a small bowl; season with salt to taste.
Step 6: Serve the warm rum-spiced pineapple chicken skewers with the cilantro-lime yogurt sauce for dipping.