Description
A simple and delicious teriyaki pineapple chicken that’s ready in just 25 minutes. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken , sliced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken. Add pineapple chunks and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Mix cornstarch and water in a bowl, then stir into the pan to thicken the sauce.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce is glossy and coats the chicken.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired. Serve with rice.
Notes
- Use fresh or canned pineapple.
- Adjust honey for sweetness preference.
- For more heat, add red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: teriyaki chicken, pineapple chicken, quick dinner, easy recipe