Description
Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken Peppers is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with juicy pineapple and colorful bell peppers, all coated in a delightful teriyaki sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, providing a delicious balance of sweet and savory flavors that will impress your family and friends. Serve it over rice or in tacos for an exciting meal everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup Pineapple Chunks (fresh or canned)
- 2 Bell Peppers (1 red, 1 green), diced
- 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
- 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
- 3 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
- 1 tsp Sesame Oil
- 2 Green Onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping chicken into bite-sized pieces and dicing bell peppers. If using fresh pineapple, cut it into chunks.
- Marinate the chicken in a bowl with soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil for about 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté bell peppers for about 3-5 minutes until vibrant.
- Push the vegetables to one side and add the marinated chicken and pineapple to the skillet. Cook until the chicken is browned on all sides (7-10 minutes).
- Mix cornstarch with a little water until smooth; stir into the skillet until the sauce thickens slightly (2-3 minutes).
- Top with sliced green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg