Grilled Chicken Rice Bowl with Avocado & Pineapple-Cucumber Salsa at home.
🍛 Grilled Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe
⏱️ Prep Time: 20 min
⏱️ Cook Time: 20 min
🍽️ Servings: 2–3
🐔 For the Grilled Chicken
Ingredients:
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2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
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2 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
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1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
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1 tbsp sesame oil or olive oil
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tsp grated fresh ginger (optional)
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½ tsp black pepper
Instructions:
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In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and pepper.
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Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 20 minutes (or up to 8 hours in the fridge).
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Grill or pan-sear the chicken over medium-high heat, about 5–7 minutes per side, until cooked through and nicely charred.
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Let rest, then slice into bite-sized strips.
🍍 Pineapple-Cucumber Salsa
Ingredients:
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½ cup pineapple, finely diced
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½ cup cucumber, finely diced
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1 tbsp red onion, finely chopped (optional)
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1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
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1 tsp lime juice
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Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions:
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Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
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Chill in the fridge for 10–15 minutes for best flavor.
🥑 Avocado
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1 ripe avocado, diced
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Squeeze of lime juice to prevent browning
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Salt to taste
🍚 For the Rice
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1 cup jasmine or sushi rice
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1.5–2 cups water
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Pinch of salt
Instructions:
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Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.
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Add rice, water, and salt to a pot. Bring to a boil.
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Cover, reduce to low heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
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Remove from heat and let steam (covered) for 10 minutes.
🌟 Optional Sauce Drizzle
For extra flavor over the chicken
Quick Peanut-Soy Sauce (Optional):
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1 tbsp peanut butter
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tsp honey
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1 tsp lime juice
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1–2 tbsp warm water to thin
Mix until smooth.
🍲 To Assemble
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Add a scoop of rice to each bowl.
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Top with grilled chicken slices.
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Spoon on pineapple-cucumber salsa.
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Add avocado chunks.
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Drizzle with optional peanut-soy sauce or remaining marinade.
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Garnish with fresh cilantro, green onion, and a lime wedge.