Teriyaki Glazed Chicken with Pineapple Recipe
This Teriyaki Glazed Chicken with Pineapple recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts cooked to a perfect golden brown and coated in a sweet and savory homemade teriyaki sauce with fresh pineapple chunks. Garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, this dish delivers a delightful blend of flavors and textures that are perfect over rice or steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- 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 the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger. In a separate bowl, mix the 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 the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Add them to the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and golden brown.
- Add Pineapple and Sauce: Once the chicken is cooked, add the pineapple chunks to the skillet and pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the chicken. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to coat the chicken and pineapple and to heat through.
- Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve the teriyaki glazed chicken with pineapple over rice or alongside steamed vegetables and enjoy your delicious meal.
Notes
- Use fresh pineapple chunks for a fresher taste or canned pineapple drained well for convenience.
- Adjust the sweetness by modifying the amount of brown sugar and honey in the sauce.
- Ensure the chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for food safety.
- This dish pairs excellently with steamed rice or sautéed vegetables.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari or a gluten-free soy sauce alternative.
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