Grilled Teriyaki Chicken with Pineapple
Usually, people think that teriyaki sauce goes back to the Japanese tradition, however, it is not like that. Initially, Japanese people used to mix the pineapple juice with the soy sauce to have this dark sauce, but in fact, Teriyaki sauce is an American tradition( Hawaiian in specific). So in this dish, you are going to mix both the American and Japanese traditions using the Hawaiian sauce and the pineapple. Check out below the detailed recipe with notes to be taken into consideration.
Grilled Teriyaki Chicken with Pineapple
Equipment
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 2 Boneless chicken breasts
- 1/2 Medium Pineapple
- 3 Onions
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tbsp Sesame seed
For the white rice
- 1.5 Cups White Rice
- 1 tbsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
For the Teriyaki sauce
- 1/4 Cup Soy sauce
- 1/4 Cup Water
- 2 tbsp Corn starch
- 3 tbsp Honey
- 2 tbsp White vinegar
- 2 tbsp Pineapple Juice
- 2 Garlic Cloves
Instructions
For the Chicken
- Preheat the grill to high heat
- Cut the chicken breast into cubes on the chicken cutting board
- Cut the pineapple, onions into cubes on the vegetables cutting board
- Add pepper and salt to the chicken and set aside
For the teriyaki sauce
- Add all the needed ingredients( check them above) into a saucepan
- Put the pan on medium flame and stir until the mixture is thickened( for about 10 minutes)
For grilling process
- Grill the chicken with pineapple and onions on both sides
- Make sure you brush them with teriyaki sauce also on both sides
For the white rice
- Using the cooking pot add the oil on a medium flame
- Add the white rice with the salt and cover it up with water
Serving
- Serve the chicken with white rice and sprinkle sesame seed on top
Video
Notes
– Chicken breasts are a good source of proteins that make you feel full faster( Some people cook this plate with thighs but i prefer breast because it has lower fat %)
– Pineapples are full of water and fibers which is good for a better digestion
– You can replace white rice with brown rice for more fibers Regarding food safety:
-I prefer you separate the cutting boards that you are using, so use one for raw meat/chicken and one for vegetables to avoid contamination or any bacterial infection
– NEVER wash your meat or chicken before cooking to avoid bacterial contamination
– ALWAYS wash your vegetables with vinegar and salt.