Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Bowls (Printable)

Tender chicken glazed in teriyaki with pineapple, crisp vegetables, and jasmine rice for a vibrant meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
03 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Teriyaki Sauce

04 - 1/3 cup soy sauce
05 - 1/3 cup pineapple juice
06 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
07 - 1 tablespoon honey
08 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
09 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
10 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
11 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
12 - 2 tablespoons cold water

→ Rice and Toppings

13 - 1 1/4 cups jasmine or short-grain white rice
14 - 2 cups water
15 - 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
16 - 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
17 - 1 cup snap peas or snow peas, trimmed
18 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
19 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
20 - Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish, optional

# How To Make It:

01 - Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice and water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sauté until golden and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, add bell pepper and snap peas. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until just tender but crisp. Remove and set aside with the chicken.
04 - Combine soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
05 - Mix cornstarch with cold water to form a slurry. Stir this into the simmering sauce and cook, stirring, until thickened, approximately 1 minute.
06 - Return chicken and vegetables to the skillet. Pour in the teriyaki sauce and toss to coat. Stir in the pineapple cubes and heat through for 2 minutes.
07 - Divide rice among serving bowls. Top with teriyaki chicken, vegetables, and pineapple. Garnish with spring onions, sesame seeds, and cilantro if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The teriyaki sauce tastes homemade and costs less than takeout, with that glossy finish that makes everything look restaurant-quality.
  • Everything cooks in under 45 minutes, so you can go from hungry to satisfied without spending your whole evening in the kitchen.
02 -
  • Don't skip rinsing the rice or you'll end up with a gluey, mushy base that can't hold up to your beautiful sauce.
  • The cornstarch slurry must be smooth and mixed with cold water before stirring into hot sauce, otherwise you'll get lumps and your sauce will look grainy.
03 -
  • Keep the pineapple cubes separate and add them at the very end so they stay fresh and bright instead of becoming mushy from heat and sauce.
  • If your soy sauce tastes overly salty, cut it back by 10 ml and add a splash more pineapple juice to compensate without throwing off the balance.
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