Hawaiian Inspired Chicken Poke Bowl (2024)

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.

1. Use Chicken Thigh: Chicken thigh is ideal for glazing as it releases less moisture than breast, allowing for a deeper browning without overcooking.
2. 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.
3. Avoid Overcrowding: Ensure the chicken pieces are spaced apart in the pan, allowing them to cook and brown properly without steaming each other.
4. 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.
5. Frequent Turning: Turn the chicken pieces occasionally to ensure even cooking and browning on all sides, creating a deliciously crispy exterior.
6. 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 theFULL RECIPE INDEXwhere you will find over 900 delicious recipes with caloriesand you can search by meal type, ingredients, course, diet and more.

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FAQ for Hawaiian Chicken Poke Bowl

Recipe Card

Hawaiian Chicken Poke Bowl

Yield: SERVES 4

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

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 of light mayo
• 2 teaspoons of sriracha
• 1-2 tablespoon of water

For the chicken:

• 600g 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)
• 100ml of pineapple juice (from a carton)
• 2 teaspoons of sriracha
• 2 teaspoons of sesame oil

For the bowl:

• 640g of cooked jasmine rice or sushi rice
• 200g (7oz) of fresh pineapple, diced
• 1 cup of cooked edamame beans
• small red onion, halved and sliced thinly
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 140g of avocado, diced
• 3 spring onions, sliced (green part only)
• 2 baby cucumbers, halved and sliced
• 1 teaspoon of toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

1. 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.
2. In another small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, maple syrup, Shaoxing wine, pineapple juice, tomato paste, sesame oil, and sriracha.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Drizzle the spicy mayo over the bowl and enjoy!

Notes

Please see below for full nutritional info and additional details about recipe:

• 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 SERVING
Amount Per ServingCalories 618Total Fat 19gSaturated Fat 4gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 20gCholesterol 185mgSodium 1024mgCarbohydrates 74gFiber 4gSugar 19gProtein 35g

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