Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken
Experience the ultimate fusion of sweet and savory with this Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken recipe — a delightful Asian-inspired dish perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining. Tender, golden-brown chicken breasts are bathed in a luscious homemade teriyaki sauce made with soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, and fresh ginger, then paired with juicy pineapple chunks for a burst of tropical flavor. The dish comes together in just 45 minutes, featuring a thick, velvety sauce enhanced with a cornstarch slurry and finished with a vibrant garnish of chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve over a bed of fluffy cooked rice to soak up every drop of the tangy-sweet sauce. Whether you're craving a simple family meal or an impressive dish for guests, this Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken will become a new favorite in your rotation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cups Fresh pineapple chunks
- 0.5 cup Soy sauce
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 4 servings Cooked rice
- 2 tablespoons Green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the skillet while whisking, and continue to simmer until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the pineapple chunks to the sauce and stir to combine.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, spoon the teriyaki pineapple sauce over the chicken, and let it simmer on low heat for 5 minutes to soak up the flavors.
Serve the chicken over hot cooked rice, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
745 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.0 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.2 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 148 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 1775 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 89.3 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.3 g | ||
| Protein | 62.5 g | 125% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 86 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 839 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
