Description
Sticky Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that perfectly balances savory chicken with the sweetness of fresh pineapple and a rich teriyaki sauce. Ideal for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this quick and easy recipe takes just 30 minutes to prepare. The delightful combination of flavors makes it a versatile meal option that can be served over rice, noodles, or even in lettuce wraps. Plus, it’s packed with protein and vitamins, making it a healthy choice for dinner. Garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, this dish not only tastes great but looks beautiful on any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp ginger, grated (optional)
- Fresh pineapple chunks
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and chop the fresh pineapple.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 5–7 minutes until golden brown.
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for an additional minute.
- In a bowl, mix together teriyaki sauce and honey.
- Add pineapple chunks to the skillet followed by the teriyaki mixture; stir to coat the chicken evenly.
- Simmer for 3–5 minutes until heated through and slightly thickened.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 292
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 677mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg