Description
This delicious grilled teriyaki chicken is marinated and served with caramelized pineapple and white rice, creating a tropical flavor experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (organic or air-chilled preferred)
- 0 cup low-sodium teriyaki sauce
- 0 cup pure pineapple juice (no sugar added)
- 0 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or naturally brewed)
- 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 2 large garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 4 fresh pineapple rings
- 3 cups cooked white rice (for stacking)
- 2 tablespoons green onions (sliced, for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together teriyaki sauce, pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil until sugar dissolves completely.
- Place chicken in a large zip-top bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over chicken, seal, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Flip chicken once or twice during marinating for even coverage.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Remove chicken from marinade and reserve the marinade for glaze. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F) with grill marks.
- Add pineapple rings to the grill and cook 2-3 minutes per side until caramelized with grill marks.
- In a small saucepan, bring reserved marinade to a rolling boil for 5-6 minutes until thickened into a glossy glaze.
- To assemble: Spoon white rice onto each plate, layer with grilled chicken, top with a grilled pineapple ring, drizzle generously with glaze, and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.
Notes
- For best results, marinate the chicken overnight for deeper flavor.
- Adjust the grill temperature as needed to ensure even cooking.
- Serve with additional pineapple on the side if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg