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Chicken Teriyaki Pineapple Bowls

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
Enjoy a vibrant and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken and fresh vegetables served in sweet pineapple bowls, all coated in a savory teriyaki sauce.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cubed)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 carrot julienned
  • 1 cup snap peas
  • 1 large ripe pineapple (sliced in half and hollowed out)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water

Garnish

  • to taste sesame seeds
  • to taste sliced green onions

Instructions 

  • Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a saucepan. Simmer, then add cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in sesame oil.
  • Heat oil in a skillet, cook chicken until golden and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes.
  • Add bell pepper, broccoli, carrot, and snap peas; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender.
  • Pour sauce over chicken and vegetables, stir to coat, and simmer briefly until glossy.
  • Slice pineapple in half, hollow out to create bowls, and dice some flesh if desired.
  • Fill pineapple halves with the chicken teriyaki mixture, garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, and add pineapple chunks on top.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in some sauce before cooking.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: chicken, Pineapple, teriyaki