Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken Stuffed Peppers
Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken Stuffed Peppers are filled with juicy chicken, rice, pineapple, and a glossy teriyaki sauce.They bake until tender and make an easy family dinner.This sweet and savory stuffed pepper recipe is simple, colorful, and satisfying.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 large bell peppers tops cut off and seeds removed
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1 cup diced pineapple fresh or canned and drained
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds optional for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Place the peppers upright in a baking dish.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the cubed chicken, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until lightly golden and just cooked through.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Pour in the teriyaki sauce and pineapple juice, stirring well to coat the chicken.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water to make a slurry. Stir it into the skillet and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and looks glossy.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the cooked rice, diced pineapple, and half of the chopped green onions.
- Spoon the mixture evenly into the prepared peppers, pressing gently so each one is well filled. Top with the remaining green onions.
- Add about 1/4 cup water to the bottom of the baking dish. Cover loosely with foil.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender.
- Remove from the oven, uncover, and garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
- Serve these Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken Stuffed Peppers warm.
Notes
You can swap white rice for brown rice or cooked quinoa for a slightly different texture. Fresh pineapple gives the filling a brighter flavor, but canned pineapple works well too. Serve with a crisp cucumber salad, steamed vegetables, or a light soup for a complete meal.