Chicken and Pineapple Coconut Bowls (Printable Version)

Succulent chicken marinated in zesty flavors, paired with caramelized pineapple, creamy avocado, and bell peppers on a bed of flavorful coconut rice.

# Ingredients:

→ Chicken Bowl Essentials

01 - 3 bell peppers, sliced
02 - 1 avocado, sliced
03 - Salt and pepper
04 - 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
05 - 1 pineapple, peeled, cored, and sliced
06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce
08 - 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
09 - 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
10 - 2 pounds chicken breast

→ For the Coconut Rice

11 - 1 clove of garlic, minced
12 - 1/4 cup sliced almonds
13 - 1 cup brown rice (uncooked)
14 - Salt
15 - 1 tsp finely grated fresh ginger
16 - 1 cup of light coconut milk
17 - 1 1/4 cups of water

# Steps:

01 - In a big resealable bag, toss together the olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper along with the chicken. Seal it up and let the chicken soak in the flavors for at least 30 minutes, or leave it overnight for extra taste.
02 - In a medium-sized pot, mix together the rice, coconut milk, water, ginger, garlic, and a pinch of salt. Bring it all to a boil over medium heat, then turn the heat way down, cover, and let it simmer for 40 to 45 minutes or until it’s fully cooked. Sprinkle in the almonds at the very end.
03 - With a brush or your hands, spread olive oil evenly over the pineapple pieces.
04 - Set your grill to medium-high and once it’s hot, pop the chicken and pineapple slices on. Grill each side for about 5 to 6 minutes, flipping once, until they’re cooked through.
05 - Coat the sliced peppers lightly with olive oil and cook them until tender. Use a grill pan on the stove, or toss them on the grill near the chicken.
06 - Scoop some rice into four bowls. Add the grilled chicken, pineapple, peppers, and a quarter of an avocado to each bowl. Grab a fork and dig in!

# Notes:

01 - It stores well; place in the fridge and enjoy over the next 4 days.
02 - White rice cooks faster—about 20 minutes—and can replace brown rice.
03 - For a meat-free option, swap the chicken with tofu or tempeh.

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