Description
A vibrant, flavor-packed bowl featuring grilled jerk chicken paired with sweet pineapple salsa and served over a bed of brown rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- 1 cup diced pineapple
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a mixing bowl, coat the chicken breast thoroughly with jerk seasoning. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Cook the chicken: Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Prepare the salsa: In another bowl, combine diced pineapple, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix gently and let sit.
- Serve: Once the chicken is done, let it rest before slicing. Serve the chicken over warm brown rice and top with pineapple salsa.
Notes
Marinate the chicken overnight for maximum flavor. You can easily customize the bowl with extra vegetables or different proteins.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg