Jerk Chicken Bowl: Juicy Goodness with Pineapple Salsa Delight
Experience the vibrant flavors of a Jerk Chicken Bowl topped with refreshing Pineapple Salsa. Perfect for a hearty meal!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Caribbean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon jerk seasoning
- 1 cup pineapple, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime juice
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 avocado, sliced
- In a large bowl, coat the chicken thighs with jerk seasoning and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the marinated chicken in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked, about 7-10 minutes per side.
- While chicken is cooking, prepare the pineapple salsa by combining diced pineapple, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl.
- Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it.
- To assemble the bowl, place cooked rice at the bottom, top with sliced jerk chicken, and add a generous amount of pineapple salsa and avocado slices.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less jerk seasoning.
- This dish can be prepared with other proteins such as shrimp or tofu.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Jerk Chicken Bowl, Pineapple Salsa, Chicken Recipe