Description
Delicious Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple Bowls in 30 Minutes is the ultimate quick meal, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This vibrant dish features tender chicken combined with sweet pineapple and a rich teriyaki glaze, offering a delightful balance of savory and sweet flavors. With its colorful presentation and mouthwatering taste, this recipe will impress both family and friends alike. Plus, it’s versatile enough to suit various dietary preferences—simply swap ingredients based on what you have at home. Get ready to enjoy a nutritious, satisfying meal that’s cooked in just half an hour!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound diced chicken breast (or tofu/tempeh for a vegetarian option)
- 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce (gluten-free if needed)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 medium bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 medium onion (sliced; optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or sesame oil)
- 3 cups cooked rice (brown, white, or cauliflower rice)
- Chopped green onions for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the chicken, chopping vegetables, and measuring the sauces.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add the diced chicken and cook until browned on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in the bell pepper, onion, and pineapple chunks. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Pour in teriyaki sauce and mix well; simmer for another 3-5 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Serve over cooked rice in bowls. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg