Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple Bowls Recipe
A vibrant and flavorful Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple Bowl featuring tender chicken breast cooked with colorful bell peppers, sweet pineapple chunks, and tangy teriyaki sauce served over a bed of fluffy rice. This quick and easy skillet meal is perfect for a weeknight dinner that combines savory and sweet tastes with a hint of Asian flair.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 2 cups cooked rice
Chicken and Vegetables
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 green onions, chopped
Sauce and Garnish
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: Warm the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat to prepare for cooking the chicken and vegetables evenly.
- Cook chicken: Add the diced chicken breast to the skillet and cook until it browns on all sides and is fully cooked through, ensuring it is no longer pink inside.
- Sauté vegetables: Add the sliced bell pepper and onion to the skillet with the chicken, stirring occasionally until the vegetables soften and become slightly tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add pineapple and teriyaki sauce: Stir in the pineapple chunks and pour the teriyaki sauce over the mixture. Continue to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Assemble bowls: Spoon the cooked chicken and vegetable mixture over the prepared cooked rice to create individual serving bowls.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped green onions and sesame seeds on top of each bowl for added flavor and visual appeal before serving warm.
Notes
- Use brown rice instead of white rice for a healthier option with more fiber.
- To reduce sodium, choose a low-sodium teriyaki sauce or make your own at home.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra heat if desired.
- This recipe can be made gluten free by verifying the teriyaki sauce does not contain wheat.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with tofu or tempeh and use a vegetarian teriyaki sauce.
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