Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple Bowls: Easy Weeknight Delight
Enjoy the delicious combination of teriyaki chicken and fresh pineapple in these easy weeknight bowls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and ginger, sauté until fragrant.
- Add chicken thighs, cook until browned and cooked through.
- Pour in teriyaki sauce and pineapple chunks, simmer for 5 minutes.
- Serve chicken and pineapple over rice, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in teriyaki sauce for an hour before cooking.
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: teriyaki, chicken, pineapple, bowls, weeknight meal