Tropical-Spiced Grilled Chicken Breast

Source : Place Chicken Breasts On A Platter With Raised Sides And Cover The Breasts With Oil Rub Both Sides With Garlic In A Small Bowl Mix The Dry Rub Ingred...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : July 13, 2026

Step:

  1. Place chicken breasts on a platter with raised sides and cover the breasts with oil. Rub both sides with garlic. In a small bowl, mix the dry rub ingredients with a spoon. Dust both sides of the chicken breasts and gently rub the spices against the meat. Lightly cover the chicken with a towel and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

    Tropical-Spiced Grilled Chicken Breast recipe step 1 photo
  2. In a small saucepan, add the butter, rum, brown sugar, can of pineapple bits (with juice), and Worcestershire sauce. Add a dash of red pepper flakes. Bring to a mild boil over medium-high heat and continue to stir and heat for 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow this to cool and thicken for 30 minutes.

    Tropical-Spiced Grilled Chicken Breast recipe step 2 photo
  3. Prepare outdoor grill. One side of the grill should be high, other side medium. Clean the grates with a wire brush and coat well with vegetable oil using a balled paper towel or aluminum foil.

  4. Adjust the high heat side down to medium, with the other grilling surface to low. Place the thickest part of the breast over the medium heat side of the grill on a 45 angle to the grate. [Facing 10 on a clock]

  5. Grill for 5 minutes (if more than 1 thick). Turn the chicken over and grill for another 4-5 minutes in the same direction or position.

  6. Turn the chicken over once again (this time facing 2 on a clock). Medium heat on the thicker side of the meat. This may require adjusting the flame on a gas grill or moving the grate around on a charcoal grill.

  7. Brush the sauce over the chicken breasts very thick and grill for 2 minutes. Turn the breasts over, keeping within the same direction and brush more sauce on top. Grill for another 2 minutes. Place the chicken on a serving platter and add more sauce. Set aside.

  8. Place the pineapple slices on the grill and cook on both sides for 4 minutes using the sauce. When done, place the slices on a small plate and move them to a cutting board. Slice up the rings into 1 pieces.

    Tropical-Spiced Grilled Chicken Breast recipe step 8 photo
  9. Place the chicken breasts on individual plates, add the pineapple pieces, and top this with chopped scallions. Serve with your favorite rice mixture. [Pictured, black beans and rice]


Ingredients

  1. 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, rinsed, and patted dry
  2. 2 Tbs. vegetable or olive oil
  3. 2 cloves garlic, minced
  4. For the rub:
  5. 2 Tbs. dark brown sugar
  6. 2 tsp. salt
  7. 1 tsp. black pepper
  8. 1 tsp. ground coriander
  9. 1 tsp. dried thyme
  10. 1/2 tsp. paprika
  11. 1/2 tsp. onion powder
  12. 1/2 tsp. ground allspice
  13. 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  14. For the sauce:
  15. 1/4 cup salted butter
  16. 1/3 cup dark rum
  17. 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
  18. 8 oz. can crush pineapple bits with juice
  19. 1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce
  20. 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
  21. For the garnish:
  22. 1 pineapple, peeled, cored, cut in 1 thick slices
  23. 2 scallions (green onions), chopped for garnish

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