Description
Grilled Chicken and Pineapple Bowls with Coconut Rice Recipe is a vibrant dish that combines juicy grilled chicken, sweet caramelized pineapple, and creamy coconut rice. This tropical-inspired meal is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue or enjoying a cozy family dinner. With its delightful blend of flavors and textures, this recipe is sure to impress your guests while providing a satisfying and nutritious option. Plus, it’s quick to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 fresh pineapple
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 ½ cups jasmine rice
- 1 ¼ cups coconut milk
- 1 ¼ cups water
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges, for serving
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, rice vinegar, garlic, smoked paprika, ginger, salt and pepper. Set aside half for basting.
- Marinate chicken in the remaining mixture for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook jasmine rice in a saucepan with coconut milk and water until fluffy.
- Grill marinated chicken and pineapple until cooked through and caramelized.
- Assemble bowls with coconut rice as the base topped with sliced chicken, grilled pineapple, avocado slices, red onion rings, cherry tomatoes and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg