How to Make Sweet Onion and Pineapple Chicken Teriyaki - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken teriyaki is a classic Japanese dish that is known for its sweet and savory flavors. This recipe for Sweet Onion and Pineapple Chicken Teriyaki puts a unique twist on the traditional dish by incorporating the tangy sweetness of pineapple and the mild flavor of sweet onion.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it is incredibly simple and easy to make. With just a few ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for weeknight dinners or ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
  • 2 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cubed
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 large bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch squares
  • ½ sweet onion, cut into 1/2-inch squares
  • 1 cup teriyaki sauce
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ½ sweet onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ cup cashew pieces
  • 3 dashes Asian-style hot sauce, or to taste (Optional)
  • 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks, thawed
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese, cut into strips

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir chicken, salt, and pepper in hot oil until chicken is almost cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a small skillet over medium heat; cook and stir bell pepper and onion squares until edges of peppers are tender, about 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
  • Mix teriyaki sauce, chicken broth, chopped sweet onion, and garlic powder with chicken; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until liquid is reduced by half and chicken is cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Stir bell pepper-onion mixture, cashew pieces, and hot sauce into chicken mixture and simmer until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat. Stir pineapple into chicken mixture. Arrange Swiss cheese slices over chicken mixture.
  • Nutrition

    490 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 85mg
    • Sodium: 3017mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 38g
    • Vitamin C: 55mg
    • Calcium: 277mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 595mg