Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken

Experience the ultimate fusion of sweet and savory with this Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken recipe — a delightful Asian-inspired dish perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining. Tender, golden-brown chicken breasts are bathed in a luscious homemade teriyaki sauce made with soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, and fresh ginger, then paired with juicy pineapple chunks for a burst of tropical flavor. The dish comes together in just 45 minutes, featuring a thick, velvety sauce enhanced with a cornstarch slurry and finished with a vibrant garnish of chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve over a bed of fluffy cooked rice to soak up every drop of the tangy-sweet sauce. Whether you're craving a simple family meal or an impressive dish for guests, this Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken will become a new favorite in your rotation.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 cups Fresh pineapple chunks
• 0.5 cup Soy sauce
• 0.25 cup Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 4 servings Cooked rice
• 2 tablespoons Green onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the skillet while whisking, and continue to simmer until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 5

Add the pineapple chunks to the sauce and stir to combine.

Step 6

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, spoon the teriyaki pineapple sauce over the chicken, and let it simmer on low heat for 5 minutes to soak up the flavors.

Step 7

Serve the chicken over hot cooked rice, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2117.2 grams (2117.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3009

Total Fat 60.90g	78%
Saturated Fat 12.60g	63%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.90g
Cholesterol 572mg	191%
Sodium 7508mg	326%
Total Carbohydrate 354.20g	129%
Dietary Fiber 10.70g	38%
Total Sugars 103.50g
Protein 250.90g	502%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 297mg	23%
Iron 19mg	106%
Potassium 1284mg	27%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 18.5%

Protein: 33.8%

Carbs: 47.7%