Pineapple Chicken Teriyaki
Pineapple Chicken Teriyaki balances sweet, tangy pineapple with savory soy, ginger, and garlic for a glossy, flavorful glaze over tender chicken and crisp veggies. A touch of heat from red pepper flakes keeps each bite lively, with sesame oil adding a nutty finish. Great for a weeknight stir-fry or a family dinner that feels special without fuss.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
In a saucepan, combine water, 1/4 cup plus 5 tablespoons soy sauce, molasses, ginger, and garlic; bring to a gentle boil, about 5 minutes.
- 2
In a bowl, mix water and cornstarch; add to the saucepan and stir until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
- 3
Set the sauce aside.
- 4
Heat oil in a large wok or frying pan over medium heat until sizzling.
- 5
Add garlic, red pepper flakes, and chicken; cook until the chicken is no longer pink inside, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 6
Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- 7
Add frozen vegetables and water chestnuts to the wok and cook until heated through, about 10 minutes.
- 8
Add the drained pineapple and the prepared sauce; bring the mixture to a simmer, about 5 minutes.
- 9
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the reserved pineapple juice and cornstarch.
- 10
Add the mixture to the wok and stir until slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
- 11
Remove from the heat and quickly stir in the sesame oil.
- Calories 307.5 kcal Moderate
- Protein 30.44 g Good Source
- Carbs 27.67 g Moderate
- Total Fat 8.53 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.02 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 70.37 mg High
- Sodium 726.22 mg High
- Fiber 5.04 g Moderate
- Sugar 12.06 g High
- Added Sugar 1.65 g Low Source
- Calcium 26.03 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.81 mg Moderate
- Potassium 256.6 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 161.79 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 8.07 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Pineapple Chicken Teriyaki is a Chinese dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Cornstarch, Fresh Ginger, and Minced Garlic. Each serving provides about 307.5 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pineapple Chicken Teriyaki?
- It is a Chinese recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Pineapple Chicken Teriyaki made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Cornstarch, Fresh Ginger, Minced Garlic, Mixed Vegetables. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Pineapple Chicken Teriyaki?
- Explore these Chinese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Pineapple Chicken Teriyaki?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 307.5 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pineapple Chicken Teriyaki easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 11 steps.
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