Description
Experience a vibrant explosion of flavors with these Teriyaki Chicken Pineapple Bowls, combining savory chicken and sweet caramelized pineapple. It’s an easy yet gourmet dish that brings a taste of the tropics to your weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- Fresh pineapple, chopped into 1-inch pieces
- Teriyaki sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Red, yellow, or orange bell peppers, sliced
- Medium white or yellow onion, sliced
- Jasmine or basmati rice, for serving
- Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
- Green onions (scallions), thinly sliced, for garnish
- Neutral cooking oil (canola, vegetable, or avocado oil)
- Brown sugar or honey (if making homemade teriyaki sauce)
- Fresh grated ginger (if making homemade teriyaki sauce)
- Minced garlic (if making homemade teriyaki sauce)
- Sesame oil (if making homemade teriyaki sauce)
- Cornstarch (if making homemade teriyaki sauce)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Rice: Rinse your chosen rice (jasmine, brown, etc.) thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook it according to package directions.
- Prep the Chicken and Veggies: Cut your boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts) into 1-inch bite-sized pieces. Pat them dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and black pepper. Core and chop your fresh pineapple into similar 1-inch pieces. Slice your bell peppers and onion into strips or chunks.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat with about 1-2 tablespoons of cooking oil. Add the chicken pieces in a single layer and cook for 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables and Pineapple: Add another splash of oil to the skillet if needed. Toss in the sliced onions and bell peppers and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes. Add the chopped pineapple and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
- Combine and Sauce: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and pour your teriyaki sauce over everything. Stir gently to coat and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Assemble Your Bowls: Spoon a generous portion of your freshly cooked rice into individual serving bowls and top with the teriyaki chicken, pineapple, and vegetable mixture.
- Garnish and Serve: Finish each bowl with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and freshly sliced green onions. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Don't overcrowd the pan while cooking. Use fresh, ripe pineapple for the best flavor. Customize your veggies as desired, and adjust the sauce thickness with a cornstarch slurry if needed.