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Jerk Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

Published: Feb 16, 2017 · Modified: Jul 20, 2020 by heather · This post may contain affiliate links

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Jerk Chicken Meal Prep Bowls are super flavorful for lunch or dinner throughout the week. Filled with jerk spiced chicken, black beans, pineapple salsa and yellow rice. Make once and have four delicious meals.

jerk chicken meal prep bowls

Jerk Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

I mentioned a few weeks ago that I have been lovin’ meal prepping. If only I would have started doing this sooner! It saves me so much time and knowing that I have meals on hand helps reduce some stress. My husband is especially enjoying having healthy and filling lunches for work instead of going out to the local fast food restaurant.

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This week I decided to make jerk chicken and rice bowls. These are delicious right out of the container or wrapped up in a tortilla with a little diced avocado. The spicy flavor of the jerk seasoning paired with the sweet pineapple salsa makes for one tasty meal.

How to make meal prep bowls

Start by cooking up some yellow rice. Next mix up the pineapple salsa and set aside. Cut up chicken breasts into small pieces, toss with jerk seasoning and then saute in a pan until cooked through.

Divide the rice, chicken, pineapple salsa and black beans into meal prep containers. You can refrigerate these up to 4 days.

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Jerk Chicken Meal Prep Bowls HELPFUL HINTS

  • I use these Rubbermaid Brilliance containers for my meal prep.
  • These bowls are good for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
  • If you would like to be able to microwave the chicken beans and rice, store the pineapple salsa in a separate container and spoon on when ready to eat.
  • This meal is also wonderful served in a tortilla and topped with avocado.
  • I use a rice cooker to prepare the yellow rice. White or brown rice would also work well.
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Jerk Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

Jerk Chicken Meal Prep Bowls are super flavorful for lunch or dinner throughout the week. Filled with jerk spiced chicken, black beans, pineapple salsa and yellow rice.
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 319kcal
Author: Heather

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds chicken breast, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon Jamaican Jerk Seasoning
  • 2 cups diced pineapple
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 5 oz package yellow rice, cooked

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, mix together pineapple, cilantro and red onion. Set aside.
  • Sprinkle jerk seasoning over chicken and stir to coat. 
  • Spray pan with non-stick cooking spray and add chicken. Cook over medium heat until cooked through. About 6-7 minutes.
  • Spoon rice, black beans, chicken and pineapple salsa into 4 containers or serve in a bowl. 

Nutrition

Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 199mg | Potassium: 941mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 165IU | Vitamin C: 41.7mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2.2mg
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  1. Belinda P says

    October 13, 2020 at 8:06 pm

    5 stars
    Love this recipe!!! The pineapple salsa is so good!! 🥰

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  2. Jerusha says

    August 13, 2020 at 5:32 am

    5 stars
    Really tasty! Nice flavor combo. Made with cuban-style beans (added a little something extra). Going into the collection!!

    Reply
  3. Alejandra says

    July 30, 2020 at 8:31 pm

    Do you season the chicken with just the jerk sauce?

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    • heather says

      July 30, 2020 at 9:05 pm

      Yes, I just use the jerk seasoning for the chicken.

      Reply
  4. Lyndsey says

    April 24, 2020 at 12:17 am

    Hi there! Is the rice 5 Oz dry or cooked?

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    • heather says

      April 24, 2020 at 4:36 pm

      Dry Rice. I usually buy my yellow rice in a package but you could also use white or brown rice.

      Reply
      • Kierra Williams says

        April 29, 2020 at 5:48 pm

        Hi if I replaced the pineapple salsa with cabbage instead, do you know the number of calories this meal will be for 5 servings?

      • heather says

        April 29, 2020 at 7:13 pm

        Hi Kierra, I’m not sure. I use a calorie calculator to determine the total amount of calories for the meal. I think you would just subtract the calories from pineapple and for the cabbage I would image it doesn’t have many calories at all.

  5. Ramona says

    February 17, 2020 at 11:07 am

    Hi, cooked my chicken in the skillet. The directions did not state to bake the chicken.

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  6. Becca says

    January 13, 2020 at 8:07 pm

    Did you cut the chicken before or after you baked it in the oven?

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    • heather says

      January 13, 2020 at 8:16 pm

      I cut into pieces before. You could bake the whole chicken if you prefer and then slice.

      Reply

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