Description
Savor the tropical flavors of a Hawaiian Chicken Bowl, a vibrant dish that combines tender, spice-rubbed chicken with sweet pineapple and a tangy sauce. This bowl is not only visually appealing but also packed with fresh ingredients and bold flavors, making it an ideal choice for lunch or dinner. Serve it over fluffy jasmine rice, topped with colorful vegetables and garnished with coconut flakes and sesame seeds to create a delightful meal that transports you to the islands. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy recipe can be customized to suit your dietary preferences, ensuring everyone at the table enjoys a taste of the tropics.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cooked jasmine rice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or coconut aminos for a gluten-free option)
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (for garnish)
- 1/4 cup toasted coconut flakes (for garnish)
- 1/2 cup diced fresh pineapple
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions; set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt. Rub this mixture onto chicken breasts.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- In another bowl, whisk together soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey, rice vinegar, and grated ginger.
- Remove chicken from skillet; pour sauce into the same skillet and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Slice cooked chicken into strips.
- Assemble bowls: layer cooked rice, sliced chicken, fresh vegetables, and drizzle with sauce.
- Garnish with green onions, toasted coconut flakes, and sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 910mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg