Grilled Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple Bowls

These Grilled Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple Bowls are quick, easy and absolutely delicious! With minimal ingredients, you can have a healthy flavor packed meal that the whole family will love.

Course Main Course

Keyword chicken

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Marinade Time 1

Total Time 1 35

Servings servings

Calories 579kcal

Author Sara

Ingredients

2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs about 5-6 thighs
2 cups Teriyaki Sauce
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Black Pepper
1 Fresh Pineapple
1 tsp Avocado Oil
2 cups White Rice
4 cups Water
1 Tbls Unsalted Butter
12 oz Bag of shelled frozen Edamame
2 Tbls Sesame Seeds

Instructions

The first step is to marinate the boneless skinless chicken thighs.
First trim any excess fat from the thighs and then add them to a large bowl. Pour over 1.5 cups of the teriyaki sauce and toss to coat
Cover with cling wrap and set in the refrigerator for at least an hour - but can even be done overnight (they will have more flavor the longer they marinate)
To cook the rice - I like to do this before I cook the chicken, add 4 cups water to a medium saucepan with 1/2 tsp of salt and 1 Tbls of butter
Bring to a boil and then add 2 cups of rice, cover with lid, reduce to a simmer and cook for 18 minutes
Once done, remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Season to taste
When ready to grill, preheat your grill to medium/high heat (about 500 degrees)
Remove the chicken thighs from the marinade and pat off the excess marinade from the chicken with a paper towel (discard marinade)
Season both sides with salt and pepper
Grill for 6-8 minutes per side (with grill lid closed) or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit
Remove from grill and let rest for at least 5 minutes before serving
Cut off the skin of the pineapple and cut into thick round slices
Brush them with a little bit of avocado oil on both sides
Grill the pineapple for 3-4 minutes per side and set aside
Once the pineapple is cool, cut into chunks, leaving the core behind
Cook the edamame per package instructions and season with salt and pepper
Once everything is cooked, assemble your bowls
Layer with rice, sliced chicken thighs and edamame
Drizzle with remaining teriyaki sauce and top with sesame seeds

Notes

Nutrition facts are auto-calculated and will vary based on products and ingredients used

Can also use chicken breast - cooking time will vary. Be sure to check for internal temp of 165 degrees Fahrenheit

If you can't find fresh pineapple, canned pineapple rings will also work just fine

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