Teriyaki Glazed Chicken with Pineapple Recipe
This Teriyaki Glazed Chicken with Pineapple recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts cooked in a homemade sweet and savory teriyaki sauce, enhanced with fresh pineapple chunks for a tropical twist. Perfectly caramelized and garnished with green onions and optional sesame seeds, it’s a delicious and easy dish ready in just 35 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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Chicken and Garnish
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 green onions (sliced, for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)
Teriyaki Sauce
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Prepare the Teriyaki Sauce: In a small saucepan, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger. In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth. Add this mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Add to skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked through and golden brown.
- Add Pineapple and Sauce: Add pineapple chunks to the skillet with the cooked chicken. Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the chicken and pineapple, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes to glaze and heat through.
- Serve: Remove skillet from heat. Garnish the teriyaki glazed chicken with sliced green onions and optional sesame seeds. Serve hot over rice or with steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
- You can use fresh or canned pineapple chunks according to your preference.
- Adjust the sweetness by modifying the amount of brown sugar or honey in the sauce.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute soy sauce with tamari.
- Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safety.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Keywords: Teriyaki chicken, Pineapple chicken, Asian chicken recipe, Sweet and savory chicken, Easy chicken dinner
