Brighten up your dinner table with these Pineapple Chicken Teriyaki Bowls. Tender chicken, juicy pineapples, and fresh veggies - all tossed with a sticky sweet teriyaki glaze and served over fluffy rice. Yum!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Let's face it, the usual chicken dinner can get a bit... yawn-inducing. But when you throw fresh pineapple into the mix and drench it all in a sweet and spicy teriyaki sauce, you've got a meal that's anything but ordinary. It's like a vacation in a bowl!
This Pineapple Chicken Teriyaki Bowl is...
- The perfect balance of sweet and spicy!
- Bright and colorful.
- Loaded with healthy veggies and protein-packed chicken.
- Super easy to make in just 30 minutes.
And I especially love how family friendly this dinner is - it's fun to make and eat this one with the kids!
Key Ingredients & Substitutions
Chicken Breast
Lean and fast-cooking, chicken breasts are ideal for a quick stir fry. But feel free to substitute with chicken thighs if you prefer a juicier bite.
Fresh Pineapple
Fresh is key for that burst of sweetness and acidity. In a pinch, canned pineapple can work too, but fresh is definitely the winner here.
Teriyaki Sauce
The homemade sauce is made with a base of chicken broth, soy sauce, and honey for that flavorful umami finish. If short on time, a quality store-bought teriyaki sauce can be a convenient substitute.
Rice Wine Vinegar & Sesame Oil
These ingredients add depth to the teriyaki sauce. If necessary, apple cider vinegar can replace the rice wine vinegar and a neutral oil can be used in place of the sesame oil.
Helpful Tips
Adjust the Consistency of the Sauce
If your teriyaki seems to be too thin, try whisking in a bit more cornstarch until it reaches the perfect consistency.
Chicken Prep
Ensure the chicken is cut into even, bite-sized pieces for uniform cooking. I cut mine into cubes, but strips work fine as well.
Getting that Veggie Crunch
Add the vegetables towards the end of cooking to retain their vibrant color and crisp texture. if you add them too soon, they will get mushy.
Variations
Make it Spicier
Add a dash of sriracha or chili flakes to the teriyaki sauce for a kick.
Make it Vegetarian
Swap the chicken for tofu or tempeh for a plant-based version of this recipe.
Rice Alternatives
Serve over cauliflower rice for a lower carb option. Or try serving with quinoa for an extra boost of protein.
Add Extra Veggies
Stir in some broccoli, snap peas, or carrots for an additional veggie boost.
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Recipe
Pineapple Chicken Teriyaki Bowls
Ingredients
Teriyaki sauce:
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Stir fry:
- 2 tablespoons oil divided
- 1 lb chicken breast cut into bite sized cubes
- 1 red onion peeled and cubed
- 1 green pepper cubed
- ½ large pineapple peeled, cored, and cut into bite size pieces
- Rice for serving (optional)
- Sesame seeds and sliced green onion for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, cornstarch, rice wine vinegar, minced garlic and sesame oil until smooth; set aside
- In a deep skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat. Add the cubed chicken and cook until browned on all sides.(but not cooked through)
- Add the onion and green pepper and cook an additional 3-4 minutes or until the veggies start to soften.
- Add the cubed pineapple and the teriyaki sauce and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve immediately over rice with sesame seeds and sliced green onion.
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