Hawaiian Chicken Bowl
Hawaiian Chicken Bowl is a vibrant dish that combines succulent marinated chicken with colorful vegetables and fluffy rice, capturing the essence of tropical flavors. Perfect for summer gatherings or a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe is easy to customize and guarantees smiles around the table. With minimal prep time and a delightful taste that transports you to sunny beaches, each bowl is a mini-vacation for your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (mix of colors)
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, pineapple juice, garlic, and ginger.
- Marinate chicken in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Place marinated chicken in the baking dish and pour remaining marinade over it. Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through (internal temp of 165°F).
- While chicken bakes, prepare bell peppers and green onions.
- Fluff rice in bowls as a base; top with sliced chicken, veggies, and drizzle with leftover marinade.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 400g)
- Calories: 399
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg