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Grilled Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken
5 from 4 votes

Grilled Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken

The most delicious sweet pineapple teriyaki glaze coats this chicken perfectly. It grills to juicy and tender perfection on the BBQ and will be one of the best things you grill this summer!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 269 kcal
Course: Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine: Asian-American Fusion

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breast boneless skinless
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup pineapple juice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • green onion for garnish
  • sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

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  1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the ½ cup brown sugar, ½ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup pineapple juice, 2 cloves minced garlic, ¼ teaspoon pepper, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  2. Whisk together 1 tablespoon water and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Slowly whisk the mixture into the sauce mixture.
  3. Bring the sauce mixture to a boil. Boil for 1-3 minutes until it just starts to thicken. Remove from heat and reserve ¼ cup of the sauce for later.
  4. Marinate 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts in the sauce in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Grill the chicken on each side for 6-7 minutes or until no longer pink.
  6. Brush the grilled chicken with reserved sauce before serving. Garnish with green onions, and sesame seeds, if desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories 269kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 0.01g (1%) Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Sodium 2050mg (85%) Potassium 543mg (12%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 29g (58%) Vitamin A 35IU (1%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 40mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 269

% Daily Value*

Calories 269kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 2050mg 85%
Potassium 543mg 12%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 29g 58%
Vitamin A 35IU 1%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 40mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.