Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Recipe

Name: Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cups Dry Sherry (NOT Cooking Sherry); 1/4 cups Low Sodium Soy Sauce; 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar; 1 Tablespoon Hoisin Sauce; 1/2 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper Flakes; 1 can (20 Oz. Size) Pineapple Chunks, Juice Reserved; 2 whole Chicken Breasts; 1 teaspoon Cold Water; 1 teaspoon Cornstarch; 1 Tablespoon Butter (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Whisk sherry, soy sauce, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, red pepper flakes and 1/3 cup pineapple juice in a shallow dish or Ziploc quart-sized bag.
2
Add pineapple and chicken and gently stir to coat.
3
Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
4
I mix this up in the morning, put it in a Ziploc bag and let it marinate until dinner, flipping occasionally.
5
Meanwhile, preheat grill or skillet to medium-high.
6
Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry; reserve the marinade.
7
Oil the skillet or grill rack.
8
Cook the chicken until cooked through, about 8 minutes per side.
9
Pour the reserved pineapple chunks marinade in a small saucepan.
10
Bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes or so (this will kill the bacteria from the raw chicken).
11
Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary.
12
Sometimes I like to add more pineapple juice.
13
Add the cold water to the cornstarch and stir, to make a slurry.
14
Pour into the marinade, stir, bring to a boil and stir until thickened.
15
Stir in butter (this is optional.
16
I need the fat so I add it).
17
Serve the chicken drizzled with pineapple sauce.

199

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅓ cups Dry Sherry (NOT Cooking Sherry), 1/4 cups Low Sodium Soy Sauce, 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar, 1 Tablespoon Hoisin Sauce, and more.

Yes, Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken

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