Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken
A sweet and savory dish featuring tender chicken coated in a homemade pineapple teriyaki sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Halal
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp sesame oil or vegetable oil
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (optional)
- Sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
- In a small bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger to make the teriyaki sauce.
- In another small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Add pineapple chunks if using, and stir to combine.
- Remove from heat and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Serve over steamed rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice.
- You can substitute chicken with tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian version.
- Fresh or canned pineapple can be used depending on availability.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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