Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of Juicy Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken, a quick and nutritious meal that brings together sweet and savory elements for a delightful dining experience. This dish features tender chicken cubes coated in a luscious homemade teriyaki sauce made from fresh pineapple juice, soy sauce, and honey. Accompanied by crunchy vegetables like broccoli and red bell pepper, this meal is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With just 10 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes of cooking, you can serve up a delicious meal that pleases both adults and kids alike. Whether over a bed of fluffy rice or quinoa, this recipe is sure to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch cubes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 2 cups broccoli flowers
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped into 1-inch squares
- 2 cups of fresh pineapple chunks
- 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Dice chicken into 1-inch cubes and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat; sauté chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Add minced garlic in the last minute.
- Add vegetables: Stir in broccoli flowers and red bell pepper; cook for 3 additional minutes until tender-crisp.
- Make the sauce: Mix reduced-sodium soy sauce, pineapple juice, sesame oil, honey, and grated ginger in a bowl; pour over chicken and vegetables.
- Combine: Stir well to coat; simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg