Perfectly sweet and spicy, this teriyaki pineapple bowl is a delicious twist on a traditional recipe. Make as a fun recipe for yourself or spread the love at a summer barbecue! Either way, it's sure to be a huge hit of a recipe!
Teriyaki sauce is one of the best sauces to have on hand when you want to prepare a tasty meal in a pinch. It can literally go on just about anything and will easily take your meal prep to the next level.
Be sure to look for low-sodium and low-sugar teriyaki sauces in the grocery store; there are also some great gluten-free options now as well!
We used Trifecta Chicken, Brown Rice, and Broccoli to prepare this mouth-watering Teriyaki Chicken Pineapple Bowl Recipe. It's a fun way to present a simple dish if you need a healthy recipe to impress your friends and family!
Feel free to substitute in roasted chicken from the grocery store, any other grains or grain substitutes such as cauliflower or broccoli rice, and fresh veggies from the farmers market to make this bowl your own unique creation. This bowl can fit into any kind of dietary plan, including:
You can totally skip the pineapple 'bowl' and portion this recipe out into 4 chicken meal prep ready lunches or dinners to grab throughout your week!
The goal of cooking on high heat or stir-frying is to achieve Wok Hei, or ‘breath of the wok’. Although this term is cantonese, it applies to all stir-fry techniques. Wok Hei refers to the smoky and caramelized flavor obtained from cooking over high heat in the wok that can be tricky to achieve at home.
We stir-fried the chicken in this recipe with fresh ginger, garlic, and teriyaki sauce. Feel free to add other delicious vegetables!
Follow these tips to execute Wok Hei at home:
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2
First, cut the pineapple in half (longways).
Scoop out the insides and save as extras (you can eat the extra pineapple as snacks, juice it, or add it into other recipes). Make sure to drain out most of the juice from the inside of these pineapple halves as they will serve as the bowl for your food.
Save the juice and mix it with your teriyaki sauce for extra flavor!
Gather the rest of your ingredients, including the teriyaki sauce, minced ginger and garlic, ground
Heat a skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add 1 teaspoon of avocado oil, let that heat for 30 seconds then add the chicken, ginger, and garlic.
Stir-fry for 2 minutes then add the Teriyaki Sauce (and any of the leftover pineapple juice if you have it), cook for 2 more minutes until the sauce coats the chicken then remove from the heat and get ready to eat!
On the side microwave the trifecta rice and broccoli to heat up.
If you're stir frying with raw vegetables and chicken here are some separate tips:
Fill your pineapple bowl with 1 cup brown rice, 1 cup broccoli, and 5 oz of Teriyaki chicken! Top with sesame seed, green onion, cilantro, and red pepper flakes for extra flavor, then dig in.
Prepare this for your weekly meal prep by cubing up the pineapple chunks and sautéing them into the chicken mixture!
Portion the same size as above into your favorite meal prep containers, add some garnish and you're ready to go. This recipe will keep for up to 6 days in the fridge.
It's also freezer friendly! Prepare a big batch of teriyaki chicken and freeze what you don't use for later use.
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