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Jerk Chicken Bowl with Pineapple Salsa

Jerk Chicken Bowl with Pineapple Salsa


  • Author: Olivia McKenney
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

This Jerk Chicken Bowl with Pineapple Salsa is a vibrant and flavorful dish featuring smoky jerk-marinated grilled chicken, fluffy rice, and a juicy pineapple salsa that bursts with tropical freshness. Perfect for meal prep or a weeknight dinner, it brings the spice, the sweet, and everything in between.


Ingredients

1 ½ pounds chicken thighs or breasts

½ cup jerk marinade (homemade or store-bought)

1 tablespoon olive oil

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

1 ½ cups diced fresh pineapple

½ red onion, finely diced

½ red bell pepper, diced

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or mint

Salt and pepper to taste

3 cups cooked white rice


Instructions

1. Prepare the jerk marinade by blending together allspice, thyme, scotch bonnet peppers (or habanero), garlic, ginger, green onions, cinnamon, nutmeg, soy sauce, and lime juice until smooth.

2. Place the chicken in a bowl or zip-top bag and pour in the marinade. Coat thoroughly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

3. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the surface, then grill the marinated chicken for 5–7 minutes on each side or until charred and fully cooked (internal temp 165°F).

4. While the chicken grills, make the pineapple salsa by combining diced pineapple, red onion, red bell pepper, and fresh herbs in a bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste. Let sit for 10 minutes.

5. Assemble your bowls by placing a layer of rice in each bowl. Top with sliced jerk chicken and spoon the pineapple salsa over the top. Garnish with more herbs or a squeeze of lime if desired.

Notes

For best results, marinate the chicken overnight to deepen the flavor.

Use a grill pan indoors if you don’t have access to an outdoor grill—cast iron works great.

Let the salsa rest before serving so the flavors meld beautifully.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Grilled
  • Cuisine: Caribbean Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 430
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg

Keywords: jerk chicken, pineapple salsa, chicken bowl