Description
A delightful dish featuring marinated chicken, grilled pineapple, and fragrant rice, perfect for family gatherings and weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs Chicken Breasts or Thighs
- 0.5 cup Low-Sodium Teriyaki Sauce
- 0.33 cup Pure Pineapple Juice
- 0.25 cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
- 3 tbsp Dark Brown Sugar
- 2 large Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp Freshly Grated Ginger
- 1 tsp Toasted Sesame Oil
- 4 pieces Fresh Pineapple Rings
- Cooked White Rice
- 2 tbsp Sliced Green Onions
- 1 tsp Sesame Seeds
Instructions
- Whisk together the low-sodium teriyaki sauce, pure pineapple juice, low-sodium soy sauce, dark brown sugar, minced garlic, freshly grated ginger, and toasted sesame oil in a bowl.
- Place the chicken breasts or thighs in a resealable plastic bag.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring it’s fully coated.
- Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes; up to 4 hours is ideal for maximum flavor development.
- Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off.
- Grill the chicken for approximately 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked (165°F internal temperature).
- Add the fresh pineapple rings to the grill for the last 2-3 minutes to caramelize.
- Serve the grilled chicken over a bed of cooked white rice.
- Top with grilled pineapple, sliced green onions, and sesame seeds.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Adjust sweetness based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg