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Teriyaki Chicken Pineapple Bowls

Teriyaki Chicken Pineapple Bowls combine crispy chicken, sweet pineapple, colorful vegetables, and homemade teriyaki sauce.
Ready in only 35 minutes.
Perfect for meal prep or a quick family dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian-inspired

Ingredients
  

Crispy Chicken

  • 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons tapioca starch
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil divided

Pineapple Teriyaki Sauce

  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons pineapple juice
  • 2 teaspoons sriracha
  • 2 tablespoons tamari soy sauce, or coconut aminos
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon tapioca starch

Bowls

  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 cup sliced bell peppers
  • 1½ cups sugar snap peas
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks
  • Green onions sesame seeds, and extra sriracha for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, toss the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and tapioca starch until evenly coated.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the honey, pineapple juice, sriracha, tamari, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic. Reserve ¼ cup of the sauce for serving. Whisk the tapioca starch into the remaining sauce.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chicken and cook for 7 to 9 minutes until golden and fully cooked. Transfer to a clean bowl.
  • Toss the cooked chicken with the thickening pineapple teriyaki sauce.
  • Add the remaining avocado oil to the skillet. Sauté the bell peppers and sugar snap peas for 5 to 7 minutes until crisp-tender.
  • Stir in the pineapple chunks and cook for 1 minute.
  • Return the chicken and sauce to the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce becomes glossy and coats everything evenly.
  • Assemble the Teriyaki Chicken Pineapple Bowls by dividing the cooked rice among serving bowls. Top with the chicken, vegetables, and pineapple. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, sriracha, and the reserved sauce if desired.

Notes

  • Cook rice ahead of time for faster preparation.
  • Leftover grilled chicken also works well.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro or chopped cashews for extra flavor and texture.
  • Pair with cucumber salad or steamed broccoli for a complete meal.