Jerk Chicken Bowl with Pineapple Salsa
Enjoy a vibrant Jerk Chicken Bowl with Pineapple Salsa that’s flavorful and easy to prepare. Try it tonight for a healthy dinner option!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling/Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ½ red onion, diced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by rubbing it with olive oil and jerk seasoning; let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill or skillet-cook the chicken over medium-high heat for 6–8 minutes per side until it reaches 165°F. Allow to rest before slicing.
- In a mixing bowl, combine pineapple, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt for the salsa.
- Cook rice according to package instructions and fluff when done.
- Assemble bowls by layering rice, sliced chicken, and pineapple salsa on top.
- Serve warm with lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 130mg