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Easy Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Bowls

Sweet and savory chicken rice bowls featuring juicy pineapple, homemade teriyaki sauce, and tender vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, Fusion
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Sauce
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast cubed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 0.5 cup soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water
Bowl Base
  • 3 cups cooked jasmine rice
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 0.5 cup shredded carrots
Garnish
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Large skillet
  • Saucepan for rice
  • Cutting board and knife

Method
 

  1. Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions and set aside.
  2. Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
  3. Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken until lightly browned.
  5. Add garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant.
  6. Pour in teriyaki sauce and stir.
  7. Add cornstarch slurry and simmer until sauce thickens.
  8. Stir in pineapple and cook briefly.
  9. Steam broccoli until tender.
  10. Assemble bowls with rice, chicken mixture, broccoli, and carrots.
  11. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

Fresh pineapple provides the best flavor and natural sweetness for this recipe.