Intro: Brighten your dinner with this sweet and savory Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken! It’s quick, delicious, and sure to please the whole family!
Ingredients:
– 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
– 1 cup pineapple chunks
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon sesame oil
– 1/4 cup soy sauce
– 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
– 2 tablespoons honey
– 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
– 1 cup jasmine rice
– 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
– Fresh cilantro for garnish
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Begin by cooking the jasmine rice according to the package instructions. Once done, fluff with a fork and set aside.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. This sweet and savory sauce will be the star of your dish!
3. Season the cubed chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken and sauté until it turns golden brown and is cooked through. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
5. Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the cooked chicken. Stir well and continue to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the chicken evenly.
6. Gently fold in the pineapple chunks, mixing everything together. Cook for another 2 minutes until the pineapple is warmed through.
7. To serve, place a generous portion of the chicken and pineapple mixture over a bed of jasmine rice. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Nutritional Information: Each serving contains approximately 450 kcal.
Time: Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 15 minutes.
