4.3 from 9 votes
Sweet Island Teriyaki Chicken
A sweet teriyaki sauce infused with pineapple and ginger bringing such an amazing marinade for this chicken! A quick 30 minute meal that you will make again and again!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 422 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American , Asian-American Fusion
Ingredients
- 4 small chicken breasts, about 2 pounds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper
Sweet Island Teriyaki Sauce:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup crushed pineapple
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Instructions
- In a medium-sized skillet heat the 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. season the 4 small chicken breasts, with salt and pepper and add them to the skillet.
- Cook the chicken for about 3 minutes on each side until lightly brown and cooked throughout (165 degrees). Remove the chicken and set aside on a plate.
- Add the ¼ cup soy sauce, ½ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup crushed pineapple, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, and 2 teaspoons cornstarch to the skillet and whisk. Cook over medium-high heat for about 3-4 minutes until it starts to thicken.
- Add the chicken back to the skillet and coat in the sauce. Serve over rice and desired toppings.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
422kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
50g
(100%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
1081mg
(45%)
Potassium
940mg
(27%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
29g
(58%)
Vitamin A
76IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 422
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 422kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 50g | 100% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1081mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 940mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 76IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.