Description
A delightful and vibrant dish that brings the flavors of summer grilling with chicken and fresh pineapple, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, ketchup, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a medium bowl until the sugar dissolves.
- Place the chicken thighs in a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight.
- Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade.
- Brush the chicken thighs with vegetable oil and place them on the grill. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Prepare the jasmine rice according to package instructions if not already cooked.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes, then slice into bite-sized strips.
- Assemble the stack with a scoop of jasmine rice at the base, a generous layer of grilled chicken strips, and top with diced pineapple, red bell pepper, and avocado.
- Sprinkle green onions and fresh cilantro over the stack. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
For maximum flavor, marinate chicken overnight. Customize the stack with different vegetables or protein as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stack
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 923mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg