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Delicious jerk chicken bowl with vibrant vegetables and rice

Jerk Chicken Bowl

This vibrant Jerk Chicken Bowl combines smoky jerk chicken with a fresh pineapple salsa, offering a delightful balance of heat and sweetness reminiscent of Caribbean flavors.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Caribbean
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs Chicken Breast (Boneless, skinless)
  • 2 tbsp Jerk Seasoning (Includes allspice, thyme, and brown sugar)
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil For cooking the chicken
For the Rice
  • 1.5 cups Long-Grain White Rice (Rinsed)
  • 2.25 cups Water (For steaming)
For the Pineapple Salsa
  • 2 cups Fresh Pineapple (Finely diced)
  • 0.5 cup Red Onion (Finely chopped)
  • 2 medium Jalapenos (Diced) For adding heat
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Cilantro (Chopped flakes)
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice (For the glistening finish)
  • 1 tsp Honey (To provide body to the glaze)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse the long-grain white rice until the water runs clear.
  2. In a pot, combine the rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes until the rice is cooked.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Rub the jerk seasoning on the chicken breast, coating it evenly.
  3. Place the chicken in the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked and slightly charred.
  4. Remove the chicken and let it rest before slicing.
Assembly
  1. In a bowl, combine the diced pineapple, red onion, jalapenos, cilantro, lime juice, and honey to make the salsa.
  2. Fluff the rice with a fork, serve it in bowls, and top with sliced jerk chicken and a generous scoop of pineapple salsa.

Notes

Serve the Jerk Chicken Bowl hot, garnished with additional cilantro or lime wedges for flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat within 3 days. For extra heat, leave the seeds in the jalapenos or add more jalapenos to the salsa. Let the chicken marinate in the jerk seasoning for at least 30 minutes or overnight for enhanced flavor.