Hawaiian Chicken Bowl Marinated (Printable Version)
Marinated chicken, pineapple, and veggies over grains create a tropical, vibrant bowl full of flavor and color.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken Marinade
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2 large chicken breasts, Halal-certified
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
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2 teaspoons honey
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1 tablespoon lime juice
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon ginger, freshly grated or ground
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0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
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0.5 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon paprika
→ Bowl Components
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2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
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1 cup pineapple chunks, fresh or canned
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1 avocado, sliced
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1 cup shredded carrots
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0.5 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
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0.5 cup cucumber, sliced
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0.25 cup cilantro, chopped
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0.25 cup green onions, chopped
→ Optional Toppings
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Sesame seeds
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Chili flakes
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Fresh lime juice
# Steps to Follow:
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Combine olive oil, soy sauce or tamari, honey, lime juice, garlic powder, ginger, black pepper, salt, and paprika in a medium bowl and whisk until well blended.
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Place chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, seal or cover, and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes and up to 1 hour.
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Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade, discarding excess. Grill chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until thoroughly cooked and internal temperature reaches 75°C. Allow chicken to rest before slicing into strips or cubes.
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Cook brown rice or quinoa according to package instructions or warm pre-cooked grains if using.
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While chicken cooks, halve cherry tomatoes, slice avocado and cucumber, shred carrots, thinly slice red cabbage, and chop cilantro and green onions.
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Divide cooked rice or quinoa among four bowls. Top each with grilled chicken, pineapple chunks, sliced avocado, shredded carrots, red cabbage, cucumber, and halved tomatoes.
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Garnish with cilantro, green onions, sesame seeds, chili flakes, and a squeeze of lime juice. Serve immediately.
# Additional Notes:
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For best flavor, marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes. Substitute quinoa and tamari for a gluten-free adaptation.