Description
Spice up your dinner routine with this bold and satisfying Jerk Chicken Bowl with Pineapple Salsa. It layers smoky jerk-marinated chicken, fluffy rice, and vibrant pineapple salsa for a tropical-inspired meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 scotch bonnet or habanero pepper, chopped
- 1 cup white rice
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine jerk seasoning, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and chopped scotch bonnet in a bowl. Add chicken thighs and coat evenly. Marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- In a separate bowl, combine diced pineapple, red onion, bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Toss and refrigerate.
- Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for 6–8 minutes per side until charred and cooked through. Rest before slicing.
- Prepare the rice according to package instructions. Optionally, cook in chicken broth for extra flavor.
- Assemble the bowl: rice at the base, topped with sliced jerk chicken, pineapple salsa, fresh cilantro, and lime wedge.
Notes
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg