Description
A sweet and savory Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken dish featuring juicy chicken pieces glazed in a homemade teriyaki sauce with pineapple chunks for a tropical twist.
Ingredients
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- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Green onions, chopped, for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, and ginger to create the teriyaki sauce.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and fully cooked through.
- Add pineapple chunks to the skillet and stir for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken and pineapple and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
- Use fresh pineapple for a brighter flavor, but canned works well too.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing honey or sugar according to taste.
- This dish pairs perfectly with steamed jasmine rice or stir-fried vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg