Huli Huli Chicken & Rice Meal Prep Bowls
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These Air Fryer Huli Huli Chicken & Rice Bowls are packed with sweet, savory Hawaiian-inspired flavor and are perfect for meal prep! Juicy chicken breast is coated in a delicious Huli Huli marinade, cooked in the air fryer until beautifully caramelized, then paired with fluffy jasmine rice and a fresh pineapple salsa.
The combination of tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and flavorful rice makes this a meal prep you’ll actually look forward to eating!
Why You’ll Love These Huli Huli Chicken Bowls
- High in protein and perfect for meal prep.
- Made with juicy chicken breast.
- Air fryer friendly for quick and easy cooking.
- Sweet, savory, and full of Hawaiian-inspired flavor.
- Great for easy lunches or weeknight dinners.
Why I Love Using My Air Fryer
My air fryer is one of my most-used kitchen appliances! I especially love it for chicken because it cooks quickly, keeps the chicken juicy, and gives it a delicious caramelized exterior with very little oil.
It’s also great for vegetables, potatoes, salmon, and reheating leftovers, making it one of my favorite tools for easy meal prep.
Meal Prep Tips
These bowls are perfect for preparing ahead of time. Store them in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
For the best texture, you can keep the pineapple salsa separate and add it after reheating the chicken and rice.
I also recommend slicing the chicken after cooking rather than before. This helps keep the chicken juicy and makes for a much prettier meal prep bowl!
Easy Variations
- Swap jasmine rice for brown rice or cauliflower rice.
- Use chicken thighs instead of chicken breast.
- Add steamed broccoli or your favorite vegetables.
- Add extra pineapple for even more tropical flavor.
- Make the chicken spicy by adding sriracha or red pepper flakes to the marinade.
Huli Huli Chicken & Rice Meal Prep Bowls
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
- 1 Microwave or Rice Cooker
- 2 Mixing bowls
- 2 Cutting Boards
- 1 Strainer
- 4 Meal Prep Containers
- 4 Condiment Containers
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 lbs Chicken Breast
- 2 cups Jasmine Rice
Huli Huli Marinade
- 1/2 cup Unsweetened Pineapple Juice
- 1/4 cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce
- 3 tbsp Brown Sugar Substitute (Swerve)
- 2 tbsp Sugar Free Ketchup
- 1 tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 tsp Minced Ginger
- 1 tsp Sesame Oil
- 1 tbsp Rice Wine Vinegar
Huli Huli Sauce
- 3/4 cup Unsweetened Pineapple Juice
- 1/4 cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce
- 3 tbsp Sugar Free Ketchup
- 1 tbsp Rice Wine Vinegar
- 1 tsp Minced Garlic
- 1/2 tsp Minced Ginger
- 1/2 tsp Sesame Oil
Creamy Hawaiian Sauce
- 1/2 cup Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt
- 3 tbsp Reserved Huli Huli Sauce
- 1 tsp Lime Juice
- 1 tbsp Unsweetened Pineapple Juice
Pineapple Salsa
- 1 cup Diced Pineapple
- 1/2 cup Diced Red Onion
- 1/8 cup Finely Diced Sweet Mini Red Pepper
- 1/4 cup Chopped Cilantro
- 1/4 cup Chopped Green Onion
- Juice of 1 Lime
- Pinch of Salt
Instructions
- Pat dry your chicken breasts
- Whisk your marinade ingredients.
- Put your chicken in either a large ziplock bag or a container, pour marinade over, seal and refrigerate for 30 minutes to overnight. (depends on your time)
- Air fry your chicken at 400 for 25 minutes, flipping multiple times throughout the cooking process. Brushing some of the marinade at the last 5 minutes.
- Start cooking your rice.
- While your chicken is cooking, whisk together your Huli Huli sauce and set aside. If you want a thicker sauce, you can add cornstarch/water combo and bring to a boil. I did not want the extra calories and didn't feel that it needed it.
- Make your pineapple salsa and set aside.
- When your chicken breasts are cooked to 165 degrees, take them out and set onto a cutting board to cool down.
- Make your creamy Hawaiian sauce and put into your condiment containers evenly. I topped mine with lime zest.
- Assemble your bowls with the rice on half and pineapple slaw on other half.
- Once your chicken is cooled down, slice or cut into bite size pieces (I do that after I have taken my photos). Rub more of the sauce and then add to your bowls.
- Add your creamy hawaiian sauce and ENJOY!
Notes
Nutrition
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make Huli Huli chicken in the air fryer?
Absolutely! The air fryer is one of my favorite ways to cook the chicken. It cooks quickly while creating a delicious caramelized exterior.
How long will these meal prep bowls last?
Store them in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in airtight containers.
Can I use chicken thighs?
Yes! Chicken thighs work beautifully in this recipe and will give you an even richer flavor.
Can I freeze these bowls?
The chicken and rice can be frozen, but I recommend making the pineapple salsa fresh after thawing.
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If you enjoyed these Sweet Chili Peanut Chicken Meal Prep Bowls, be sure to check out more of my easy, high-protein meal prep recipes! These recipes are packed with flavor, simple to prepare, and perfect for making healthy eating easier all week long.
More Meal Prep Favorites:
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