Our Grilled Pineapple Rum Chicken Recipe will transport you to a tropical paradise. Chicken breasts and pineapple slices are seasoned then topped with a pineapple preserves and rum glaze and grilled to perfection.
Have I told you lately how much I absolutely love the fresh flavors of summer? This season is a foodie’s dream come true!
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Pineapple Chicken Recipe
Just thinking about tasting the flavor of a juicy sweet fresh pineapple makes my mouth water!
And that is why my chicken rum recipe with pineapple preserves and fresh pineapple slices is one of my absolute favorites!
Made with boneless chicken breasts this glaze is also delicious on grilled chicken legs and boneless chicken thighs.
Grilling fresh pineapple slices (or canned pineapple slices, the choice is yours) with herbs and spices caramelizes them to perfection and gives them a depth of flavor that cannot be matched!
Add chicken and a pineapple rum sauce and you will definitely have a party of flavors at dinner this evening!
Our pineapple glaze for chicken will also taste absolutely delicious on pork, seafood and even beef!
Grilled chicken legs in place of chicken breasts will be delicious too!
Your family will feel like they're in a tropical paradise when rum glazed chicken and fresh pineapple slices are on the menu!
Our grilled pineapple chicken recipe is guaranteed to be a summertime favorite!
An easy grilled chicken recipe, you'll be firing up the grill over and over again for this recipe!
Love a bit of spice? Try our gilled chicken with chipotle recipe too!
And if you love grilling season as much as I do then you’ll also want to add these easy grilling recipes to your summer menu lineup!
Check out how to ripen a pineapple too!
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What is the best substitute for rum?
Combining pineapple preserves with rum makes an easy two ingredient flavorful pineapple sauce for chicken.
But if you prefer not to use alcohol just substitute an equal amount of any of these juices for the rum:
- pineapple juice
- apple juice
- orange juice
How to make pineapple chicken
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- Preheat grill
- Combine pineapple preserves and spiced rum and microwave until heated through
- Combine oregano, ancho and kosher salt and sprinkle ¼ teaspoon on pineapple slices then brush with pineapple glaze. Grill.
- Sprinkle remaining spice mixture over chicken, and grill until juices run clear, brushing with remaining pineapple rum glaze
- Top chicken with pineapple slices
Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips
- Cut fresh pineapple in wedges, season and grill for a differrent look!
- Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves
Substitutions
- Replace rum with pineapple juice
- Also delicious when made with boneless skinless chicken thighs
- Chicken legs can replace the chicken breasts too
- No fresh pineapple? No worries, just use canned pineapple slices
- Replace the ancho chile powder with chili powder or a pinch of red pepper flakes
Ingredients
Ingredients for pineapple chicken:
- pineapple preserves – forms a caramelized glaze
- rum – adds delicious flavor
- dried oregano – brings a savory herb note
- ancho chile powder – for a hint of heat
- kosher salt – makes the flavors pop
- fresh pineapple slices – complement the pineapple glaze
- boneless skinless chicken breasts – delicious when grilled
Recipes With Pineapple
- Rum Cocktail - The tropical flavors of coconut, pineapple and lime blend together beautifully for this island inspired cocktail.
- Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken Chili - Your mouth will water every time when you taste our chicken with a sweet and tangy sauce and you’ll definitely be coming back for seconds!
- Pineapple Mojito Punch - By adding fresh pineapple and pineapple rum to the classic mojito you’ve gone tropical with our refreshing cocktail punch.
- Pineapple Mango Ice Pops - When you combine sweet buttery mango with tart mouthwatering pineapple and a hint of lime, these tropical ice pops become the perfect cool-me-off frozen treat on a hot and humid summer day!
Grilled Pineapple Chicken Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pineapple preserves
- 2 Tbs. spiced rum OR pineapple juice
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp. ancho chile pepper
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 6 slices fresh pineapple or canned pineapple slices
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
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Instructions
- Preheat grill for direct-heat grilling.
- In small microwave-safe bowl combine pineapple preserves and spiced rum. Microwave until heated through, 1-2 minutes, depending on wattage of your microwave; stir and reserve.
- In another small bowl combine oregano, ancho and kosher salt.
- Season pineapple slices with 1/4 tsp. spice mixture. Brush with 2 Tbs. pineapple rum glaze. Grill until caramelized and heated through, turning once, 2-3 minutes. Reserve.
- Season chicken breasts with remaining spice mixture. Grill chicken until juices run clear and meat thermometer reads 165F, turning once, and brushing with remaining pineapple rum glaze during last 5-7 minutes of grilling.
- Top chicken with pineapple slices.
Notes
- Replace rum with juice
- Also delicious when made with boneless skinless chicken thighs
- Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves
- No fresh pineapple? No worries, just use canned pineapple slices
- Replace the ancho chile powder with chili powder or a pinch of red pepper flakes
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