Delicious Pineapple Chicken Teriyaki Recipe

This recipe combines the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, with juicy pineapple chunks and tender chicken in a homemade teriyaki sauce. It's easy to make and will surely impress your family and friends.

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
• 1 cup pineapple chunks
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup mirin
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• Cooked white rice, for serving

Directions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger to make the teriyaki sauce.
2. In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch and water to make a slurry.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Add chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through.
5. Pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken and add pineapple chunks.
6. Stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce.
7. Simmer for a few minutes until the sauce has thickened.
8. Serve the chicken teriyaki over cooked white rice.
9. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, if desired.

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