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Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Bowl

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A flavorful and colorful bowl featuring grilled chicken, pineapple, and fresh herbs, all drizzled with homemade teriyaki glaze.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 4 pieces boneless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp pineapple juice (from chopped pineapple)
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 0.5 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (for thickening)
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
  • 1.5 cups fresh pineapple chunks
  • 2 tbsp chopped scallions
  • a handful fresh cilantro
  • 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds (optional but recommended!)
  • a dash sesame seeds (for garnish)

Oil for grilling

  • as needed Olive oil or avocado oil for grilling

Instructions 

  • Mix soy sauce, honey, pineapple juice, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a bowl.
  • Marinate chicken in the mixture for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.
  • Preheat grill, brush with oil, and grill chicken 5–6 minutes per side until cooked and charred. Rest and slice.
  • Simmer leftover marinade, add cornstarch-water mixture, and cook until thickened, about 2–3 minutes.
  • Grill pineapple chunks for 2–3 minutes until golden with grill marks.
  • Serve rice topped with sliced chicken, pineapple, scallions, cilantro, pomegranate seeds, and sesame seeds, drizzled with teriyaki glaze.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken longer or add a squeeze of lime before serving.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Chicken, Pineapple, Teriyaki