Summer is officially here so that means it is time for grilling chicken and eating fresh fruits and veggies as much as possible. My husband and I went to Jamaica for our honeymoon, where we were both introduced to jerk chicken. We would get a jerk chicken quesadilla every day and dip it in salsa and guacamole which was so good. We went to the resort gift shop and found a jerk paste that we bought and brought home and the grilled chicken turned out amazing! I found the same brand in my local store in the international aisle so now this jerk grilled chicken is a summer staple for us! Here is the link to the jerk paste I love: jerk seasoning.

To make the jerk chicken pop even more, I love to serve it in a rice bowl with my favorite mango salsa. I add black beans, guacamole, and fresh tomatoes as well. Squeeze a fresh lime over everything and you will love every bite! This is healthy and so delicious. I just made this recipe for dinner this week and I am already craving it again. It makes 4 servings, so the next day for leftovers it is so easy to assemble your bowl which is perfect for a weeknight!

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Why You’ll Love These Jerk Chicken Bowls

Easy. Grill your chicken and then the rest is just chopping fruits and veg!
Versatile. Add your favorite beans or toppings, get creative!
Meal prep. This would be perfect if you wanted to double the recipe and prep for a week of dinners.
Healthy. A healthy meal that does not sacrifice on flavor. These bowls are a must try.

A bowl of jerk chicken and rice topped with tomato and a half of a fresh lime. In a serving dish there is an assortment of black beans, mango salsa, and guacamole.

How to Make These Jerk Chicken Rice Bowls

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Marinate. The jerk seasoning instructs to marinate the chicken for at least an hour, up to 4 with the rub. I forgot and only marinated for about 2 hours, but it was plenty of time to get that flavor soaked in. I dropped my thighs into a Ziploc bag and rubbed the paste in so every piece had a good amount of paste.
Salsa. I think the salsa is best if it sits for an hour or two so the flavors get to know each other. Here is the link to my mango salsa recipe!
Grill. This chicken really is best grilled. I sprinkled a little bit of salt on the chicken before grilling but that is all I did as far as seasoning goes. Grill your chicken until internal temp is 165 degrees Farenheit. You can also bake the chicken if you do not have access to a grill, just cook like usual until internal temp is 165 degrees Farenheit.
Rice. While the chicken is grilling have your rice cooking. I cooked jasmine rice per package instructions.
Assembly. Scoop rice into your bowl and top with chicken. Then add a big scoop of black beans (I heated mine in the microwave) seasoned with some salt and pepper. Add a healthy scoop of guacamole, mango salsa, and some diced Roma tomatoes. Top with the juice of half of a lime and eat with more guacamole and tortilla chips on the side. Enjoy!

Recipe FAQs

Any of your favorite hot sauces. Or you could make a quick lime crema, just mix some sour cream and lime juice together and drizzle on top.

100%! Double this recipe and you will have a perfect fresh meal prep for lunch or dinner.

Recipe Variations

Make it vegetarian. Try jerk tofu instead of chicken!
Make it spicy. Add your favorite hot sauce.
Make it a salad. Serve everything over a bed of romaine lettuce and voila.
Make it creamy. Make a quick lime crema by mixing together lime juice and sour cream.

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