Description
A flavorful Hawaiian Chicken Bowl featuring marinated, grilled chicken thighs served over brown rice with fresh pineapple, vibrant vegetables, and creamy avocado, all topped with a drizzle of teriyaki sauce and sesame seeds for a tropical, healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Marinade
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Base and Toppings
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup snap peas or green beans
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, honey, olive oil, garlic powder, ginger powder, salt, and pepper to create a flavorful marinade.
- Marinate Chicken: Place chicken thighs in a resealable bag or shallow dish, pour marinade over them, seal or cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, ideally 1-2 hours, to infuse flavors.
- Prep Vegetables: While the chicken marinates, dice the red bell pepper, prepare snap peas or green beans, slice avocado and green onions for fresh toppings.
- Heat Grill or Skillet: Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat, ensuring it’s hot for even cooking.
- Cook Chicken: Remove chicken from marinade allowing excess to drip off, then grill or sauté for 6-8 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and it’s fully cooked.
- Rest and Slice Chicken: Let cooked chicken rest a few minutes, then slice into bite-sized pieces for easy serving.
- Assemble Bowls: In serving bowls, place cooked brown rice as the base, then layer sliced chicken, pineapple chunks, diced bell pepper, snap peas or green beans, and avocado slices on top.
- Garnish and Serve: Drizzle any remaining teriyaki sauce over the bowls, sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds, then serve immediately for a fresh and delicious meal.
Notes
- Marinate chicken longer (up to 2 hours) for deeper flavor.
- Substitute brown rice with quinoa or white rice if preferred.
- Use fresh pineapple for best texture, canned should be drained well.
- Snap peas or green beans can be lightly steamed if preferred softer.
- Adjust honey quantity to taste for more or less sweetness.
- For a spicier kick, add red chili flakes to the marinade.
- Chicken can be cooked on a grill pan, outdoor grill, or stovetop skillet depending on equipment availability.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Keywords: Hawaiian Chicken Bowl, grilled chicken, teriyaki chicken, healthy chicken bowl, pineapple chicken bowl, brown rice bowl, tropical chicken recipe
