Description
A vibrant and healthy bowl packed with grilled teriyaki-marinated chicken, caramelized pineapple, sweet red bell peppers, nutty edamame, and brown rice. Perfect for meal prep or a family dinner, this dish brings bold flavors and balanced nutrition to your table with minimal effort.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
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1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
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2 tbsp low sodium tamari (or soy sauce)
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1 tbsp rice vinegar
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1½ tsp maple syrup
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¼ tsp ground ginger
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¼ tsp garlic powder
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Salt and pepper to taste
For the Teriyaki Sauce:
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¼ cup low sodium soy sauce (or tamari)
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1 tbsp rice vinegar
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¼ cup water
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1½ tbsp maple syrup (or honey)
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1 tsp sriracha
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¼ tsp ground ginger
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¼ tsp garlic powder
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2 tsp cornstarch + 2 tsp water (for slurry)
For the Bowl:
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1 small pineapple, peeled, cored, sliced
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1 red bell pepper, quartered
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1 cup shelled edamame
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2 cups cooked brown rice
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1 green onion, thinly sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
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Whisk all chicken marinade ingredients and marinate chicken for at least 1 hour.
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Preheat grill to 400°F and oil grates.
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Grill chicken (6–7 min/side), pineapple (~3 min/side), and bell pepper (~4–5 min/side).
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Let chicken rest 5 minutes, then slice.
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Make teriyaki sauce: Combine ingredients in saucepan, thicken with cornstarch slurry over medium heat.
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Assemble bowls with rice, chicken, grilled pineapple and peppers, edamame, and teriyaki sauce. Garnish with green onions.
Notes
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Swap chicken for tofu or mushrooms for a vegetarian option.
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Use tamari for gluten-free version.
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Meal prep-friendly and freezer-friendly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Meal Prep
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired