This Teriyaki chicken in a pineapple bowl is so tasty and very easy-to-make. It is perfect for a quick summer weeknight meal. My recipe is made with juicy chicken breast cut into tiny pieces and then cooked in a homemade sweet and savory teriyaki sauce. To add whimsy, is it’s served in a hollowed-out pineapple bowl to add that tropical feeling. This dish is sure to please everyone at the backyard gathering, and it is a great way get extra use out of your pineapple.
How to Make a Teriyaki Chicken Bowl
Step 1: Ingredients
For this Teriyaki Chicken Bowl I used boneless and skinless chicken breast (you can substitute boneless and skinless chicken thighs if you prefer). The ingredients used to make the teriyaki sauce will create a sweet, salty, and slightly tangy sauce. The pineapple bowl gives this dish an extra special touch.
Ingredients for Teriyaki Chicken Bowl:
Chicken Breast, Pineapple, Minced Ginger,Low Sodium Soy Sauce, Sesame Oil, Water, Brown Sugar, Salt , White Pepper, Canola Oil, Pineapple Juice and Cooked Rice
Step 2: Preparing the Pineapple Bowl
Using a sharp knife, slice the pineapple in half then score the pineapple.
Remove the flesh of the pineapple then set it aside until later.
Step 3: Making the Cornstarch Slurry
A cornstarch slurry is a mixture of cornstarch and water or other liquids such as stock or broth. It serves as a thickening agent in cooking. This slurry will help give our sauce the consistency we desire.
Add the cornstarch to the water and mix until well combined.
Step 4: Combine Ingredients for the Sauce
In order to get an authentic teriyaki sauce it is essential to have a good balance of sweet and savory. My recipe uses the brown sugar and pineapple juice to achieve sweetness while the savory is achieved by the soy sauce and sesame oil.
In a separate bowl, add the soy sauce, pineapple juice and sesame oil.
Add the garlic and ginger.
Add the brown sugar and whisk until well combined.
Step 5: Brown the Chicken
Using medium-high heat bring the pan to temperature then add the Canola oil and cook the chicken for 10 minutes.
Step 6: Add the Teriyaki Sauce
After the chicken is cooked to perfection, now it’s time to add the flavor.
Add the sauce and bring to a light simmer.
Pour in the cornstarch slurry and mix until the sauce has thickened.
Step 6: Ready to Serve
We could use any bowl to serve this tender and delicious chicken but to bring fun and whimsy why not use a pineapple bowl. I tell you when I serve my chicken in these bowls everyone loves it.
Add the rice to the pineapple bowl, top with the chicken and green onion then it is ready to serve. I truly hope you enjoy this recipe.
Teriyaki Chicken Bowl Recipe
4
servings12
minutes25
minutesIngredients
2 lbs Chicken Breast
1 Pineapple
2 tsps Minced Ginger
½ Cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce
2 tsps Sesame Oil
3 tsps Water
3 Tbsps Brown Sugar
½ tsp Salt
1 tsp White Pepper
2 Tbsps Canola Oil
2 Tbsps Pineapple Juice
Cooked Rice
Directions
- Using a sharp knife, slice the pineapple in half then score the pineapple.
- Remove the flesh of the pineapple then set it aside until later.
- Add the cornstarch to the water and mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, add the soy sauce, pineapple juice and sesame oil.
- Add the garlic and ginger.
- Add the brown sugar and whisk until well combined.
- Using medium-high heat bring your pan to temperature then add the oil and cook the chicken for 10 minutes.
- Add the soy sauce and bring to a light simmer.
- Pour in the cornstarch slurry and mix until the sauce has thickened.
- Add the rice to the pineapple bowl, top with the chicken then it is ready to serve.
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