A vibrant and flavorful bowl combining tender chicken, fresh fruits, and colorful vegetables, perfect for a tropical-inspired meal.
Ingredients
Protein
2poundsboneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
4cupscooked jasmine rice
2cupsfresh pineapple chunks
1largeripe mango, diced
1largered bell pepper, sliced
1cupcucumber, sliced
1cupshredded carrots
1cupedamame
3tablespoonsgreen onions, sliced
0.25cupfresh cilantro, chopped
1tablespoonsesame seeds
0.25cupsoy sauce
2tablespoonshoney
0.25cuppineapple juice
2tablespoonslime juice
3clovesgarlic, minced
1tablespoonfresh ginger, grated
1tablespoonsesame oil
1teaspooncornstarch
0.5teaspoonblack pepper
1tablespoonolive oil or neutral oil
Instructions
Cook rice as per package instructions, then set aside.
Whisk soy sauce, honey, pineapple juice, lime juice, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, cornstarch, and black pepper to make the glaze.
Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces, toss with some glaze, then cook in a skillet until browned and cooked through.
Add remaining glaze to the chicken, cook briefly to thicken, then caramelize pineapple chunks in the same pan.
Prepare mango, bell pepper, cucumber, carrots, edamame, green onions, and cilantro. Assemble bowls with rice, chicken, pineapple, mango, vegetables, drizzle with remaining glaze, and top with green onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for best flavor and serve immediately for a vibrant meal.