Description
Sticky Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken is a quick and delicious dish that marries the sweet and tangy flavors of pineapple with savory teriyaki sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing dinner guests, this vibrant meal features juicy chicken cooked to perfection in a sticky glaze. With just 30 minutes from prep to plate, you can enjoy a healthy, protein-packed dish that’s as visually appealing as it is tasty. Garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, this delightful recipe will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp ginger, grated (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Sesame seeds and green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and add the chicken.
- Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger; sauté for an additional minute.
- Stir in teriyaki sauce and fresh pineapple chunks, coating evenly.
- Simmer on medium heat for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg