Sticky Teriyaki Chicken with Pineapple
A flavorful sticky teriyaki chicken marinated and grilled with caramelized pineapple for a delightful meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the teriyaki sauce, olive oil, garlic, and ginger. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade and let them soak for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for best flavor.
- Preheat the grill or a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- In the last few minutes of cooking, add the pineapple chunks to the grill or skillet to caramelize them slightly.
- Serve the chicken topped with the grilled pineapple, chopped green onions, and sesame seeds.
Notes
Use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for maximum flavor and moisture. Monitor the internal temperature; it should reach 165°F.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg