Description
A vibrant and flavorful layered dish featuring marinated grilled chicken, jasmine rice, fresh vegetables, and a zesty tropical twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
- 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/3 cup Pineapple Juice
- 2 tbsp Ketchup
- 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 inch Fresh Ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 2 cups Cooked Jasmine Rice
- 1 cup Fresh Pineapple, diced
- 1 Red Bell Pepper, diced
- 3 Green Onions, chopped
- 1 Avocado, sliced
- Fresh Cilantro, for garnish
- Lime Wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, ketchup, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Ensure the sugar fully dissolves.
- Seal the Flavor: Place the chicken thighs into a resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over them, seal the bag, and massage gently to coat. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight.
- Get Grilling: Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the remaining marinade. Lightly brush the chicken thighs with vegetable oil.
- Cook the Chicken: Place the chicken on the grill for about 6-7 minutes on each side, until cooked through with perfect grill marks.
- Prepare the Rice: If your jasmine rice isn’t already cooked, do so according to package instructions.
- Slice and Stack: Once grilled, let the chicken rest for a few minutes. Slice it into bite-sized strips.
- Assemble the Stack: In a serving dish, layer jasmine rice as the base, topped with grilled chicken strips, followed by diced pineapple, red bell pepper, and avocados.
- Finish Strong: Garnish with green onions and cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Marinating the chicken overnight enhances flavor. Be careful not to overcook the chicken to maintain juiciness.
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: grilled chicken, Hawaiian recipe, summer dish, colorful stack, tropical flavors, easy grilling