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    Easy Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Bowl

    Published: Nov 1, 2022 · Modified: Apr 15, 2025 by Natalie Perry · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    Enjoy summer vibes with this sweet and spicy Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Bowl in under 30 minutes. Just grab your favorite BBQ sauce, chop some chicken, onions, sweet peppers, pineapple, and zucchini on top of rice and dinner will be served in no time! Be sure to save some leftovers for lunch! 

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    If you love an easy healthy chicken and rice bowl, try our Trader Joe's Chicken Shawarma Bowl, Pesto Chicken Quinoa Bowl, or Creamy Tuscan Chicken Bowl.

    Before getting started, I invite you to set some healthy intentions. You can read more about setting intentions here. 

    Ingredients

    Ingredients for Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Bowl in ramekins.

    Chicken- Air-chilled organic boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs are best and worth the investment.

    Hawaiian BBQ Sauce- Hawaiian-style BBQ makes for a delicious stir-fry sauce. For a clean version, try Primal Kitchen Hawaiian BBQ. There are more savory sauce choices if you prefer a different flavor for your stir fry! Be sure to search for organic and check the ingredients.

    Avocado oil- Avocado oil is among the most stable oils to cook with due to its stability and high smoke point. Oils that are not stable turn rancid and create highly toxic free radicals that turn into carcinogens even under medium heat!

    See the recipe card for a full list of ingredients and quantities.

    Note: Organic is best for produce, but if you cannot find organic pineapple or onions, it’s not that big of a deal. Produce with thick, removable skins like these will be pretty well protected from the harsh chemical sprays used by conventional farms. The thinner-skinned produce is the one that is good to buy organic. 

    Substitutions and Variations

    Low-carb or grain-free: Consider using spiralized zucchini, riced cauliflower, or spaghetti squash instead of rice

    Vegetarian/vegan alternative: Substitute the chicken for cooked jackfruit, tempeh, or black beans, or simply add more of your favorite vegetables! 

    Homemade BBQ sauce is always better; if you have time, consider making your own!

    Try teriyaki sauce instead!

    Beef: To swap chicken for beef, use flank steak or skirt steak!

    How to Make a Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Bowl

    Rice covered in water ready to cook in a pot.

    Step 1: Rinse and cook the rice.

    On the stovetop: Add 2 cups of rice to 3.5 cups of water or broth and cook on medium until water evaporates.

    In the Instant Pot: Use a 1:1 rice-to-liquid ratio. Use a 12-minute manual or rice setting and allow it to naturally release.

    Cubed chicken marinated in BBQ sauce cooking in a skillet.

    Step 2: A couple hours before, chop chicken into ½-inch cubes and marinate in BBQ sauce in a sealed bag or bowl. Cook on high tossing frequently until internal temperature reaches 165F.

    Zucchini, peppers, pineapple, and onions added to a skillet with chicken.

    Step 3: Reduce heat to medium. Add BBQ sauce, onions, peppers, zucchini, pineapple, and red pepper flakes and stir to combine until the veggies are soft and the flavors are melded. 

    A Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Bowl ready to serve.

    Step 4: Remove from heat and serve over rice. Enjoy!

    Hint: Cook the meat and the rice simultaneously (in separate pots, of course) to save time!

    Expert Tip

    Cube the chicken ahead of time and marinate in BBQ sauce in the fridge. Allow the meat to marinate in the BBQ sauce for a couple of hours before cooking for extra flavor!

    Pairing

    Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Bowl goes well with snow peas, broccoli, asparagus, or green beans on the side!

    Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Bowl FAQ's

    How to make stir-fry chicken so it is tender?

    You can marinate the chicken before cooking. Place it in a ziplock bag in the fridge for a couple of hours. Be sure to cut the chicken beforehand to avoid a mess! While cooking the chicken on the skillet, stir continuously for 6-7 minutes making sure the meat is cooked thoroughly and no more pink is shown. check the pieces of meat with a meat thermometer periodically to monitor temps. 165 F is the safe temperature. Check several pieces. When the temperature gets close to 165 reduce heat and add the sauce and vegetables.

    Can you stir fry on a grill?

    If you heat the grill to 450-550F and use a grill-safe skillet or wok you can definitely do so.

    Can you overcook stir fry?

    overcooking is a possibility. Chicken can become rubbery if overcooked and vegetables can become soggy. Stay close to the pan and monitor the meat with a thermometer and the vegetables with a fork test. The vegetables should be mildly softened but easy enough to pierce with a fork.

    What is the best oil for stir fry?

    We prefer avocado oil for its high heat point. Steer clear of toxic and highly processed vegetable oils and canola oils as they negatively affect your health. Volatile oils create toxic chemical compounds when heated. Always look for extra virgin olive oil unrefined coconut oil and avocado oils. These are the best and least processed cooking oils to use for your health!

    A Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Bowl ready to serve.

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    Recipe

    A Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Bowl garnished with red pepper flakes.

    Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Bowl

    Natalie Perry
    Enjoy summer vibes with this sweet and spicy Hawaiian BBQ chicken stir fry bowl in under 30 minutes. Just grab your favorite BBQ sauce, chop some chicken or beef, onions, sweet peppers, pineapple, and zucchini on top of rice and dinner will be served in no time! Be sure to save some leftovers for lunch!
    5 from 43 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 400 kcal

    Equipment

    • Chefs knife
    • cutting board
    • Skillet
    • Cooking/serving spoon

    Ingredients
      

    • ⅓ cup Organic Hawaiian BBQ sauce plus more if marinating
    • 1.5 cups rice rinsed
    • 2 cups clean water or broth depending on method
    • 1 teaspoon Avocado oil
    • 1 lb sweet peppers washed and chopped
    • ½ medium sweet onion chopped
    • 1.5 lb organic boneless chicken breast diced in ½ inch pieces
    • 1 zucchini washed and chopped
    • 1 cup chopped pineapple
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    Instructions
     

    • On the stovetop: Bring water or broth to boil. Reduce heat and add rice, stir, and cover. Reduce to medium-low heat and let simmer for 15 minutes or until the liquid is gone. Remove from heat and keep covered for an additional 5 min. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
    • Chop chicken into ½-inch cubes. Add oil to a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken cubes and cook until all sides are brown and the internal temp reaches 165F
    • Add BBQ sauce, onions, peppers, zucchini, and pineapple to cooked chicken and stir to combine until veggies are soft and flavors are melded.
    • Remove from heat and serve over rice. Enjoy!

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    Notes

    *Nutrition facts are calculated with water used for the rice.
    *Use a 1:1 rice-to-liquid ratio if using an Instant Pot. 12 minute manual pressure and natural release. 
    *OPTIONAL TIP: Chop chicken at least 2 hours ahead of time and marinate the chicken cubes in an airtight container or bag in the refrigerator until ready to cook.
    *Cook the chicken and the rice simultaneously to save time. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 31gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 154mgPotassium: 1017mgFiber: 5gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 3770IUVitamin C: 183mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 2mg
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    1. NCP says

      December 20, 2022 at 7:36 am

      5 stars
      Hawaiian BBQ bowl is so good. I love trying different variations of rice and chicken. This is a fun one, the mix it up

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    Chicken cubes cooked in BBQ sauce with red and yellow sweet peppers, pineapple and red pepper flakes with specs of black pepper all on top of wild rice blend (black and white grains of rice)

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