Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of our Grilled Chicken and Pineapple Bowls with Coconut Rice Recipe. This vibrant dish combines succulent grilled chicken with sweet caramelized pineapple, served over creamy coconut rice for a delightful meal that’s perfect for summer gatherings or a quick weeknight dinner. Top it off with fresh veggies and zesty lime for an explosion of taste in every bite. Easy to prepare and full of customizable options, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 fresh pineapple
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 ½ cups jasmine rice
- 1 ¼ cups coconut milk
- 1 ¼ cups water
- 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 small bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, rice vinegar, minced garlic, smoked paprika, ground ginger, salt, and pepper. Reserve half for basting.
- Marinate the chicken in half the marinade for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook jasmine rice with coconut milk and water in a saucepan until tender.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat; grill chicken (6-7 minutes per side) and pineapple (2-3 minutes per side).
- Assemble bowls with coconut rice as the base, topped with sliced chicken and pineapple along with your choice of fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 550g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg