Hawaiian Chicken Bowl: Your Guide to the Perfect Tropical Meal
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 cup diced fresh pineapple
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- Optional toppings: shredded carrots, green onions, sesame seeds
- Preparation Instructions:
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Whisk cornstarch with water until smooth.
- Marinate the chicken in the sauce for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook rice by rinsing it under cold water and simmering it with water and salt for 18-20 minutes.
- Prepare pineapple salsa by mixing diced pineapple, red bell pepper, onion, cilantro, jalapeño (if using), lime juice, and salt.
- Cook marinated chicken in a skillet until golden brown or bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes.
- Assemble bowls with rice as the base topped with chicken and salsa. Add avocado slices and optional toppings.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg