Description
Spice up your dinner routine with this bold and satisfying Jerk Chicken Bowl with Pineapple Salsa. This easy recipe layers smoky jerk-marinated chicken, fluffy rice, and a vibrant pineapple salsa for a tropical-inspired meal that’s perfect for meal prep, quick dinners, or healthy lunch bowls. It’s a balanced combination of spicy, sweet, and savory—ideal for anyone craving dinner ideas, easy recipes, or refreshing food ideas that don’t take hours to make.
Ingredients
500g chicken thighs
2 tablespoons jerk seasoning
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1 scotch bonnet or habanero pepper, chopped
1 cup white rice
1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
1/4 cup red onion, diced
1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Combine jerk seasoning, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and chopped scotch bonnet in a bowl. Add chicken thighs and coat evenly. Marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
2. In a separate bowl, combine diced pineapple, red onion, bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Toss and refrigerate.
3. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for 6–8 minutes per side until charred and cooked through. Rest before slicing.
4. Prepare the rice according to package instructions. Optionally, cook in chicken broth for extra flavor.
5. Assemble the bowl: rice at the base, topped with sliced jerk chicken, pineapple salsa, fresh cilantro, and lime wedge.
Notes
Marinate the chicken overnight for best flavor and tenderness.
Taste the salsa before serving to adjust salt, spice, or lime juice.
Use fresh pineapple for optimal texture and brightness.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: jerk chicken, pineapple salsa, rice bowl, easy dinner, tropical bowl