A sweet and savory Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken dish featuring juicy chicken pieces glazed in a homemade teriyaki sauce with pineapple chunks for a tropical twist.
Author:Emma Harper
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Stir-Fry
Cuisine:Asian
Diet:Halal
Ingredients
Scale
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons pineapple juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
Sesame seeds, for garnish
Green onions, chopped, for garnish
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
In a medium bowl, mix soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, and ginger to create the teriyaki sauce.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and fully cooked through.
Add pineapple chunks to the skillet and stir for 2-3 minutes.
Pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken and pineapple and bring to a simmer.
Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
Use fresh pineapple for a brighter flavor, but canned works well too.
Adjust sweetness by reducing honey or sugar according to taste.
This dish pairs perfectly with steamed jasmine rice or stir-fried vegetables.