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Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken with Rice

A delicious and visually appealing dish featuring chicken cooked in teriyaki sauce and served in a pineapple boat, perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Hawaiian
Calories: 560
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Sauce
  • 1 medium medium pineapple, halved with 1 cup of chunks reserved Use the pineapple halves as boats to serve.
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp cooking oil (vegetable, coconut, or olive oil)
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks from the pineapple boats
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce Use tamari for a gluten-free option.
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3 Tbsp brown sugar Adjust sweetness to taste.
  • 1 tsp ginger powder
  • 3 Tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups cooked rice (brown or white)
  • 1 green onion chopped For garnish.
  • 1/2 tsp sesame seeds For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook 2 cups of rice according to package instructions.
  2. Slice the pineapple in half vertically to create boats and scoop out the chunks for the sauce.
Making the Sauce
  1. In a blender, combine 1 cup of pineapple chunks (including core), soy sauce, water, brown sugar, ginger powder, rice vinegar, and cornstarch. Blend until smooth.
Cooking the Chicken
  1. Heat oil in a frying pan, add chicken pieces, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned.
  2. Add minced garlic to the pan and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Pour in the blended sauce and heat until it thickens.
  4. Add cooked chicken back to the pan and mix well.
Serving
  1. Scoop cooked rice into each pineapple boat, top with teriyaki chicken, and garnish with green onion and sesame seeds.
  2. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave before serving again. For extra flavor, add vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas. For a spicy version, include crushed red pepper flakes in the sauce.