5 from 4 votes
Hawaiian Grilled Chicken Bowl
Sweet and savory grilled chicken breast over a bed of coconut rice and a side of grilled pineapple.
Prep Time
15 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
549 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the grilled chicken & pineapple :
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast or thighs, boneless, skinless
- 1/2 cup soy sauce low-sodium
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 cup coconut milk light
- 1 cup pineapple slices, fresh
For the coconut rice:
- 1 cup jasmine rice or any other rice
- 1 1/4 cup coconut milk light
- 1/2 cup water
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- cilantro leaves and wedges, optional, for garnish
- lime leaves and wedges, optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Start by preparing the chicken; Whisk soy sauce, water, honey, garlic, oil, and coconut milk to a bowl.
- Place the chicken breast into a Ziploc bag, pour the prepared marinade over the chicken, and seal the bag.
- Gently press the marinade around the chicken to evenly coat. Refrigerate and let marinate for 2 hours to overnight.
- Heat the grill to medium. Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it onto the preheated grill.
- Grill until nicely golden-brown, about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until a thermometer inserted in the center of each chicken breast reads 165F.
- While the chicken is grilling, prepare rice. In a saucepan, bring coconut milk and water to a boil over medium heat.
- Once starts to bubble immediately add in the rice and salt, stir well to combine. Cover and let it simmer on low for 12-15 minutes or until rice is cooked.
- Once the chicken is done, remove from the heat and set aside.
- Now add the sliced pineapple to the grill and cook for about 2 minutes per side, or until nicely charred.
- Divide the rice among 4 bowls.
- Arrange grilled chicken and pineapple on top. Garnish with cilantro leaves and serve lime wedges if desired.
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Notes
- Substitutes:
- Storage:
- Place leftovers in a container and store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave when ready to eat. You can freeze for up to 3 months.
- Nutritional facts:
- Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.
- Chicken: you may use chicken thighs instead. Want to go with seafood? swap with shrimps
- Use coconut amino in place of soy sauce
- Maple syrup can be used in place of honey. Another option would be to use brown sugar or coconut sugar.
- Any rice will work. Use your favorite. Don't want to serve over coconut rice? Serve with quinoa or cauliflower rice instead.
Nutrition Information
Calories
549kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
66g
(22%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
109mg
(36%)
Sodium
1775mg
(74%)
Potassium
796mg
(17%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
22g
(44%)
Vitamin A
75IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 549
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 549kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 1775mg | 74% |
| Potassium | 796mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 75IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.