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Jerk Chicken Bowl with Pineapple Salsa

Jerk Chicken Bowl with Pineapple Salsa: A Tropical Escape

A colorful Jerk Chicken Bowl with Pineapple Salsa for a tropical escape packed with flavor and comfort.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Marination Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Caribbean
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 2 pounds Chicken Thighs Juicy option; can substitute with chicken breasts or rotisserie chicken.
  • 2 tablespoons Jerk Seasoning Adjust heat level to your liking.
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Can use lemon juice as a substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Honey or coconut sugar can be used as alternatives.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Grated.
  • 1 each Scotch Bonnet or Habanero Pepper Reduce amount for milder taste.
For the Rice Base
  • 2 cups White Rice Can swap for brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice.
For the Pineapple Salsa
  • 2 cups Fresh Pineapple Canned pineapple in juice is a fine substitute.
  • 1 each Red Onion Diced.
  • 1 each Red Bell Pepper Diced.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Chopped.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • to taste Salt For seasoning.
  • to taste Pepper For seasoning.

Equipment

  • grill pan
  • Medium Bowl
  • Skillet
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Marinating and Cooking
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together jerk seasoning, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped scotch bonnet pepper. Add the chicken thighs, ensuring they're well-coated, then cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight.
  2. While the chicken marinates, dice fresh pineapple, red onion, and red bell pepper, and chop cilantro. Combine these with lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl. Mix well and adjust seasoning, then cover and refrigerate the salsa.
  3. Heat a grill pan or heavy skillet over medium-high heat and add oil to prevent sticking. Cook the marinated chicken thighs for 6-8 minutes on each side, until cooked through. Let it rest before slicing.
  4. Prepare the rice according to package instructions. Optionally use chicken broth for added flavor. Fluff the rice once cooked.
  5. Assemble the bowl with rice, sliced chicken, pineapple salsa, and garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Customize with grilled tofu for a vegetarian option or coconut rice for a creamier base.

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