Description
Grilled Hawaiian Chicken Teriyaki Bowls are a delightful summer dish that combines the vibrant flavors of tender grilled chicken, juicy pineapple, and creamy coconut rice. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for family dinners, BBQs, or meal prepping for the week. With a homemade teriyaki sauce that adds a sweet and savory kick, these bowls are not just delicious but also visually appealing. Packed with colorful vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, and red onions, they are a nutritious choice that everyone will love. Customize them with your favorite veggies or serve them with fresh herbs for an extra burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 chicken tenders (or 3 chicken breasts)
- 2 zucchini, sliced
- 2 bell peppers, any color, chopped
- 1/2 pineapple, peeled and cut into spears
- 1 red onion, sliced thin
- 1 batch Coconut Rice
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup + 1 Tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- ¾ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch + 2 tsp water (mixed together to make a cornstarch slurry)
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare coconut rice as per your recipe.
- In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, brown sugar, honey, ginger, garlic, and cornstarch slurry. Bring to a boil to thicken.
- Marinate chicken in 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat grill; grill vegetables and pineapple for 2-3 minutes on each side until charred.
- Grill marinated chicken until fully cooked; let rest before slicing.
- Assemble bowls: start with coconut rice, top with grilled chicken, veggies, pineapple, and drizzle with teriyaki sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg