Description
Enjoy the perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors with this delicious Teriyaki Chicken with Pineapple recipe. Tender chicken pieces are coated in a homemade teriyaki sauce and paired with juicy pineapple chunks for a delightful Asian-inspired dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Teriyaki:
- 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup canned pineapple chunks (reserve juice)
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice (from can)
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
For Garnish and Serving:
- 2 green onions, sliced
- sesame seeds
- cooked white rice
Instructions
- Prepare Teriyaki Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, and ginger.
- Cook Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet, cook chicken until browned and cooked through.
- Add Sauce and Pineapple: Pour teriyaki sauce over chicken, add pineapple chunks, and simmer.
- Thicken Sauce: Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until sauce thickens.
- Serve: Remove from heat, serve over white rice, and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- You can use chicken breast instead of thighs.
- Include bell peppers or snap peas for extra vegetables.
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup chicken with sauce (not including rice)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
