Ingredients
Chicken
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, or breasts, cut into chunks
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup pineapple chunks, fresh or canned, juice reserved
2 green onions, sliced, for garnish
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Teriyaki Sauce
1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup pineapple juice, from the canned pineapple or fresh
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
2 teaspoons cornstarch + water, 2 teaspoons water slurry, for thickening
Instructions
Instructions
1-Make the sauce: Make the sauce: In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
2-Cook the chicken: Cook the chicken: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
3-Combine: Combine: Add the prepared teriyaki sauce and pineapple chunks to the skillet with the chicken. Toss to coat and let everything simmer together for 3-4 minutes until glossy and caramelized.
4-Serve: Serve: Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot over steamed white rice or coconut rice.
Last Step:
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- Cook Time: 25 min
- Method: stovetop