Pineapple Chicken Cauliflower Rice Bowls
Pineapple Chicken Cauliflower Rice Bowls are a vibrant and nutritious dish that brings together sweet and savory flavors in a delightful way. This recipe combines tender grilled chicken marinated in a delicious sauce, smoky caramelized pineapple, and fluffy cauliflower rice, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or meal prep. Not only is it gluten-free, but it’s also low-carb, allowing you to indulge without the guilt. Perfectly balanced and bursting with tropical freshness, these bowls are sure to satisfy your taste buds while providing wholesome nutrition for you and your family.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Soy sauce (or tamari)
- Honey
- Garlic cloves
- Fresh ginger
- Fresh pineapple slices
- Cauliflower rice
- Olive oil
- Green onions
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Add chicken and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill chicken & pineapple: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken for 6–7 minutes per side until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F). Grill pineapple slices for 2–3 minutes per side until caramelized.
- Cook cauliflower rice: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté cauliflower rice seasoned with salt and pepper for 5–7 minutes until tender.
- Assemble the bowls: Slice grilled chicken into strips and layer over cauliflower rice along with caramelized pineapple. Garnish with chopped green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 105mg