Pineapple Chicken Rice Bowls

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 15

Marinate: 4

Total Time: 4 35

Servings:

Calories: 401kcal

Author: Lauren

These Pineapple Chicken Rice Bowls are made with juicy, grilled Huli Huli Chicken, fluffy rice, and sweet, caramelized pineapple. They’re perfect for a tropical tasting meal prep or flavorful weeknight dinner. Easy to make, packed with flavor, and guaranteed to satisfy!

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Ingredients

2 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs
16 oz. fresh pineapple 1 pineapple peeled, cored & sliced into ¾” rings, fresh diced or canned
4 cups cooked jasmine rice (630g)
Sliced green onions optional to garnish

Chicken Marinade:

1/2 cup pineapple juice (120g) canned, not fresh
1/4 cup ketchup (60g) I used no sugar added
1/4 cup packed brown sugar (48g)
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (60g)
1 Tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar (15g)
1 Tbsp fresh minced ginger or 3 frozen cubes
3 cloves garlic minced (or 3 frozen cubes)
1/2 tsp smoked paprika

Instructions

Marinate: Whisk the chicken marinade ingredients together. Reserve 1/2 cup to baste the chicken later (store in the fridge), add the rest to a resealable bag, along with the chicken thighs. Move chicken around to make sure it's all coated. Place in the fridge to marinate for at least 4 hours (preferably 12-24 hours).
Cook chicken: Grease your grill grates, grill pan or a regular skillet. Set to medium-high heat. Add the chicken (discard remaining marinade) and grill for 2-3 minutes, until golden. Adjust the heat if it's browning too quickly–then flip, and grill the other side for 2-3 minutes.
Baste the chicken with some of the reserved marinade, flip again, and cook for 1 minute.
Repeat this every minute or so until chicken is cooked through, about 10-12 minutes total.
Transfer to a serving plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm.
Pineapple: For grilled pineapple rings- skip if using fresh diced or canned- spray both sides of all the pineapple rings with cooking oil spray then grill over medium heat 3-4 minutes each side. Make sure you have grill marks before flipping.
Bowls: Build bowls- divide the chicken, rice and pineapple between 6 bowls, (can prep all at once or individually when ready to eat). Top with green onions to garnish and enjoy!

Notes

For each bowl: Chicken (110g), rice (105g) & pineapple ring

Save time and buy fresh pre-cut rings or fresh diced pineapple from the store. Grilling the pineapple adds a fun touch but these bowls are just as good with fresh pineapple!

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