Chicken Teriyaki Pineapple Bowls (Printable Version)

Savory chicken, crisp vegetables, and juicy pineapple combined with homemade teriyaki sauce served over perfectly cooked rice.

# Ingredients:

→ Rice Base

01 - 2 cups cooked white or brown rice

→ Protein

02 - 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

→ Vegetables & Fruits

03 - 1 cup fresh or canned pineapple chunks
04 - 1 bell pepper (red, green, or yellow), sliced
05 - 1 cup broccoli florets
06 - 3 green onions, sliced

→ Teriyaki Sauce

07 - 1/4 cup soy sauce
08 - 1/4 cup honey
09 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
10 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
11 - 2 tablespoons water
12 - 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
13 - 1 teaspoon minced garlic
14 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil

→ Cooking Oil

15 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

→ Garnish

16 - Sesame seeds

# Steps:

01 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth, then add to the saucepan. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring continuously until it thickens (about 3-5 minutes). Remove from heat and set aside.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 5-7 minutes, until browned and cooked through.
03 - Add the sliced bell pepper and broccoli to the skillet with the chicken. Stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp. Add pineapple chunks and teriyaki sauce to the skillet. Stir well to coat everything in sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
04 - Place a scoop of cooked rice in each serving bowl. Top with the teriyaki chicken and vegetable mixture.
05 - Sprinkle sliced green onions and sesame seeds over each bowl before serving.

# Notes:

01 - For a more authentic flavor, use fresh pineapple instead of canned if available.
02 - This dish can be meal-prepped in advance and reheated for quick weeknight dinners.