Description
A vibrant, high-protein meal with savory teriyaki-glazed chicken, tropical pineapple, crisp veggies, and nutty brown rice. Perfect for bold flavors and balanced nutrition.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
2 tbsp teriyaki sauce
1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup brown rice
2 cups cubed pineapple
1 avocado
2 cups mixed vegetables (e.g., cucumber, bell peppers)
1 tsp grated ginger
Instructions
Marinate chicken thighs in teriyaki sauce and honey for 40 minutes
Rinse chicken and pat dry
Heat olive oil in a pan to sear chicken until golden (high heat)
Simultaneously, cook brown rice per package instructions
Arrange warm rice in bowls, top with seared chicken, pineapple, avocado, and vegetables
Drizzle reduced soy-ginger sauce (4 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp ginger) over the bowl
Notes
Use chicken breast for lower fat
Substitute Tamari for gluten-free
Cold bowl components enhance texture contrast
Pineapple aids digestion
- Prep Time: 40
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Easy Chicken Dinner Recipes for Busy Nights
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Pacific Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 3500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg