Grilled Hawaiian Chicken Teriyaki Bowls
Grilled Hawaiian Chicken Teriyaki Bowls are a vibrant and flavorful dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer. Combining juicy grilled chicken, sweet pineapple, and colorful vegetables, this delightful meal is not only quick to prepare but also nutritious. Served over a bed of creamy coconut rice, these bowls are versatile enough for casual weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. The homemade teriyaki sauce adds a savory touch, elevating this dish to a new level of deliciousness. With its tropical flavors and healthful ingredients, you’ll find yourself reaching for seconds!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 chicken tenders (or 3 chicken breasts)
- 2 zucchini (sliced)
- 2 bell peppers (any color, chopped)
- 1/2 pineapple (peeled and cut into spears)
- 1 red onion (sliced thin)
- Coconut rice (prepared separately)
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup + 1 Tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- ¾ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch + 2 tsp water (mixed together to make a cornstarch slurry)
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare coconut rice according to your favorite recipe.
- In a saucepan, combine teriyaki sauce ingredients and bring to a boil. Cook for about 1 minute until thickened.
- Marinate the chicken in 1/4 cup of teriyaki sauce for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat grill and prepare vegetables by drizzling with olive oil.
- Grill vegetables and pineapple spears until charred; set aside.
- Grill marinated chicken until fully cooked, then let rest before slicing.
- Assemble bowls with coconut rice as the base topped with grilled veggies, pineapple, and sliced chicken. Drizzle with remaining teriyaki sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 67g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg