Get ready for a flavourful journey with our irresistible Hawaiian Chicken Poke Bowl recipe! Bursting with freshness and vibrancy, every mouthful offers a symphony of flavours. From succulent chicken in sauce to crisp veggies, pineapple, creamy avocado, fluffy rice, and a drizzle of spicy mayo.
As a family that relishes bowl-style meals, we cherish the array of components that come together harmoniously in each bite, creating a symphony of textures and tastes that never fails to delight. This recipe is a great alternative to those like my kids who love a vibrant poke bowl but don't like to eat raw fish.
Calories in Hawaiian Chicken Poke Bowl
This Hawaiian Chicken Poke Bowl serves 4 and is 618 calories per serving.
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Ingredients Needed
Here are some notes on the ingredients used in this recipe:
- Chicken: boneless skinless chicken thighs trimmed of visible fat are the ideal choice for this recipe, as they stay tender during cooking, but you can use chicken breast if you prefer.
- Garlic: fresh garlic cloves finely grated, but you can use lazy garlic if you prefer
- Ginger: freshly grated ginger root
- Onion Powder: or granules, add to the flavour of the chicken
- Salt and Pepper - These basic yet essential flavour enhancers are key for elevating the taste of your dishes. No food will ever be bland when these are used to season to taste.
- Low Calorie Spray - Use your preferred choice of low calorie spray, I prefer olive oil or avocado sprays without any added emulsifiers.
- Soy sauce: I typically use all-purpose soy sauce (for example Kikkoman), which falls between light and dark varieties. If you don't have all-purpose soy sauce, you can mix light and dark soy sauce at a ratio of ⅔ light to ⅓ dark.
- Maple Syrup: this is used to sweeten the sauce, it also helps give that glossy sticky appearance (honey can be used as a substitute)
- Shaoxing wine: this is a chinese rice wine available from most major retailers or asian grocers, you can use dry sherry as a substitute
- Tomato Paste (Puree): a concentrated paste that comes in a tube or small can
- Pineapple Juice: use long life juice that comes in a carton
- Sriracha: his is to add a touch of heat to the chicken and used in the spicy mayo, adjust the amount to suit your desired spice level
- Toasted Sesame Oil: Opt for toasted sesame oil to enhance the flavour of the chicken
- Mayonnaise: use light or reduced fat mayonnaise to keep the calories low
For the bowl:
- Rice: cooked sticky jasmine rice or sushi rice is best for Poke bowls
- Pineapple: I like to use fresh ripe pineapple, as some canned can be a bit pale and lacking in flavour, but you can use canned if you prefer.
- Edamame Beans: cooked, you can buy these frozen or freshly prepared
- Onion: a small red onion
- Carrot: one fresh carrot, use a julienne peeler to easily create thin carrot sticks to add to the poke bowl
- Avocado: a medium sized avocado diced is enough for 4 poke bowls
- Baby cucumbers: 2 should be enough or 4 bowls, if you are using really mini sized ones you may want to use 4.
- Spring Onions (scallions): use the green part only, use for colour and flavour
- Toasted sesame seeds - to garnish
Once you've gathered all the ingredients and prepared them accordingly, you're all set to create this easy and delightful recipe.
See the recipe card for specific quantities and instructions.
6 Tips for Perfect Pan-Cooked Sticky Glazed Chicken
Here are some tips to ensure you get that beautiful colour and sticky glaze on the chicken.
- Use Chicken Thigh: Chicken thigh is ideal for glazing as it releases less moisture than breast, allowing for a deeper browning without overcooking.
- Choose the Right Pan: Opt for a large flat-bottom frying pan to provide ample space for the chicken pieces to brown evenly without overcrowding.
- Avoid Overcrowding: Ensure the chicken pieces are spaced apart in the pan, allowing them to cook and brown properly without steaming each other.
- Maintain High Heat: Keep the heat high throughout the cooking process to promote caramelization and allow the sauce to reduce down and coat the chicken pieces perfectly.
- Frequent Turning: Turn the chicken pieces occasionally to ensure even cooking and browning on all sides, creating a deliciously crispy exterior.
- Patience is Key: Resist the urge to constantly stir the chicken pieces. Allow them to cook undisturbed for a few minutes to develop a golden brown crust before turning.
Build you own Poke Bowl
When it comes to crafting your ideal poke bowl, the options are endless! Start with a base of cooked rice with your protein and add in classic ingredients like I use in my recipe such as creamy avocado, refreshing cucumber, julienned carrot, edamame beans, zesty red onion, and juicy pineapple. These staples provide a delicious foundation for your bowl and offer a balance of textures and flavors.
However, there are so many other options you can choose to suit your preferences. Here are some additional suggestions:
- Sweetcorn
- Crispy Onions
- Pickled Ginger
- Wonton Strips
- Seaweed Salad
- Fresh Coriander (cilantro)
- Furikake or crumbled Nori Sheets
- Jalapeno Slices if you like a bit of heat
- Shredded lettuce or cabbage
- Sesame Seeds
- Crumbled Macadamia Nuts
Feel free to mix and match these ingredients to create your perfect poke bowl combination!
More Bowl Recipes
If you love bowl inspired recipes like this (me too!!) check out these other recipes:
- Chicken Wild Rice Bowl
- Turkey Rice Burrito Bowls
- Taco Breakfast Bowl
- Cheeseburger Salad (Burger in a Bowl)
- Healthy Chicken Quinoa Bowl
- Taco Salad Bowl
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bowl
or if you would like more recipe ideas - head on over to the FULL RECIPE INDEX where you will find over 900 delicious recipes with calories and you can search by meal type, ingredients, course, diet and more.
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FAQ for Hawaiian Chicken Poke Bowl
Yes, you can definitely switch up the protein in your poke bowl to suit your preferences. While the recipe calls for chicken, you can easily substitute it with some pork instead. Simply prepare the alternative protein according to your desired method and incorporate it into your poke bowl.
Absolutely! Meal prepping your Hawaiian Chicken Poke Bowl in advance is a great way to save time during busy weekdays. To do this, simply prepare all the components of the poke bowl, including the cooked rice, cooked chicken, and chopped vegetables, and store them separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator. When you're ready to enjoy your meal, simply assemble the poke bowl with your desired toppings and enjoy. Some items like avocado you will want to prepare on the day to avoid browning.
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Recipe Card
Hawaiian Chicken Poke Bowl
Hawaiian Chicken Poke Bowl - Bursting with freshness and vibrancy, every mouthful offers a symphony of flavours. From succulent chicken in sauce to crisp veggies, pineapple, creamy avocado, fluffy rice, and a drizzle of spicy mayo.
Ingredients
For the spicy mayo:
- 4 tablespoons (¼ cup) of light mayo
- 2 teaspoons of sriracha
- 1-2 tablespoon of water
For the chicken:
- 600g (21oz) of uncooked boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of visible fat and diced
- 2 teaspoons of grated garlic
- 2 teaspoons of grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- 3 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons of maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon of shaoxing wine
- 1 tablespoon of tomato paste (puree)
- 120ml (½ cup) of pineapple juice (from a carton)
- 2 teaspoons of sriracha
- 2 teaspoons of sesame oil
For the bowl:
- 640g (22.5oz) of cooked jasmine rice or sushi rice
- 200g (7oz) of fresh pineapple, diced
- 155g (1 cup) of cooked edamame beans
- small red onion, halved and sliced thinly
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 140g (4.9oz) of avocado, diced
- 3 spring onions, sliced (green part only)
- 2 baby cucumbers, halved and sliced
- 1 teaspoon of toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the light mayonnaise and sriracha. Add a little water until desired consistency is reached (for drizzling over your bowl). Set aside.
- In another small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, maple syrup, Shaoxing wine, pineapple juice, tomato paste, sesame oil, and sriracha.
- Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat and spray with low-calorie spray. Add the chicken, garlic, ginger, and onion powder. Fry, turning occasionally, until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Pour the sauce into the frying pan and heat until it just starts to bubble. Add the chicken back into the pan and let it continue to cook until the sauce reduces down and the chicken is caramelized, and the sauce becomes sticky in consistency.
- Build your poke bowl by adding cooked rice to a bowl. Reheat the rice if needed. Sprinkle the chicken with a pinch of sesame seeds. Add cucumber, pineapple, avocado, red onion, julienned carrot, cooked edamame, and sliced green onions.
- Drizzle the spicy mayo over the bowl and enjoy!
Notes
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- Calories - scroll down to nutritional info box
- WW Points and other Slimming or Weight Loss programs - due to plans regularly changing and updating, we recommend calculating with the official tools you get as a member to those plans to ensure accuracy of values.
- Gluten Free Friendly - use gluten free soy sauce and omit the shaoxing wine
- Dairy Free Friendly
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Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1 SERVINGAmount Per Serving Calories 618Total Fat 19gSaturated Fat 4gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 20gCholesterol 185mgSodium 1024mgCarbohydrates 74gFiber 4gSugar 19gProtein 35g
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Michal says
This was fantastic! I tripled the sauce recipe and I still think it wasn’t quite enough to go around for 8 people. The sauce was flavorful and delicious. I subbed rice vinegar for the wine because that’s what I had (I just used a little bit less) and it was delicious! The pineapple and the spicy mayo was the best combination! Fantastic recipe. Thank you for making my family and guests happy!
Jenn says
This was so amazing and very simple to put together. I made coconut rice to go with it. Thank you for sharing.
Kate says
Made this the other evening for our dinner it was delicious could of eaten more 👍😋 will be having it again
Lauren Gregerson says
My daughter is allergic to pineapple, do you think orange juice would be a good sub?
Siobhan (Slimming Eats) says
Yes any fruit juice should be okay, apple would work also.
Jen says
Hi. Do you think that roasted sweet potato pieces would work well with this as add ins?