Description
Baked Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a sweet and savory teriyaki glaze, topped with caramelized pineapple. This vibrant meal not only delights the senses but also brings the family together for a memorable dining experience. Easy to prepare, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, served over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low-sodium)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, combine ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and rice vinegar to create the teriyaki sauce.
- Add pineapple chunks to the sauce mixture.
- Place seasoned chicken in the baking dish and pour the sauce-pineapple mix over them.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Serve hot over rice or noodles, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg