Description
Jamaican Jerk Chicken & Mango Pineapple Rice Bowl is a vibrant dish that combines spicy, marinated chicken with tropical flavors of sweet mango and pineapple over fluffy rice. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy family dinners, this meal transports you to the Caribbean while tantalizing your taste buds. It’s easy to prepare and customizable, making it ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp jerk seasoning
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 cup long-grain rice (jasmine or basmati)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Combine jerk seasoning and lime juice with chicken in a bowl. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the rice: Prepare rice according to package instructions; fluff with a fork when done.
- Grill the chicken: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Sauté vegetables: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; add diced red bell pepper and cook until crisp-tender (about 3-4 minutes).
- Create fruit mix: In a bowl, combine diced mango and pineapple with honey and cilantro; toss gently.
- Assemble the bowl: Layer rice at the bottom, top with sliced grilled chicken, and spoon on the fruit mix.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg