Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Recipe
If you love sweet and savory takeout-style dinners, this Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken is a must-try. It’s loaded with juicy chicken, crisp-tender veggies, and a sticky homemade teriyaki sauce made with real pineapple juice. Quick, easy, and packed with flavor — perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or a fun Friday dinner at home.
Servings: 5 people
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts diced into 1-inch pieces
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon Morton kosher salt
- 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 3 Tablespoons avocado oil, plus more as needed
- 1 onion, diced into 1-inch pieces
- 2 bell peppers, diced into 1-inch pieces
- 1 recipe pineapple teriyaki sauce
- 1 cup diced canned pineapple
Instructions
- Coat the Chicken: In a bowl, combine the diced chicken with cornstarch, salt, and white pepper. Toss until the chicken is evenly coated.1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, 1 Tablespoon cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon Morton kosher salt, 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- Sear the Chicken: Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken in a single layer (work in batches if needed). Sear for a few minutes on each side until browned and cooked through. If the pan looks dry at any point, add a little more oil to keep the chicken from sticking. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.3 Tablespoons avocado oil,
- Sauté the Veggies: Add the onion to the same pan and sauté for 1–2 minutes, until it starts to soften. Then add the bell peppers and cook for another 3–4 minutes, or until the veggies are tender-crisp and slightly charred on the edges. (Cook the vegetables to your liking—if you prefer them crisp (like I do), keep the cook time shorter. For softer veggies, sauté a few minutes longer.)1 onion,, 2 bell peppers,
- Add Sauce & Simmer: Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the veggies. Pour the pineapple teriyaki sauce over everything and add the pineapple. Toss well to combine. Let everything simmer in the sauce for 2–3 minutes, until heated through and nicely coated.1 recipe pineapple teriyaki sauce, 1 cup diced canned pineapple
Notes
- Use a Hot Pan: Make sure the oil is shimmering before you add the chicken. This helps it brown instead of steaming.
- Simmer the Sauce: Once everything is tossed together, give it a couple of minutes to bubble and thicken up. This helps the flavors really soak in.
- Don’t Skip the Cornstarch: It not only helps brown the chicken, but also helps the sauce cling to each bite.
Nutrition
Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 357mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g