Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken Peppers, where tender chicken is simmered with juicy pineapple and colorful bell peppers in a savory teriyaki sauce. This dish not only tantalizes your taste buds but also brightens up your dinner table with its vibrant colors. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, it’s a quick, delicious meal that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cups fresh bell peppers, chopped (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds (toasted)
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and chopping the bell peppers into bite-sized pieces. Drain canned pineapple if using.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and sauté diced chicken until golden brown; cook for about 6-8 minutes until no longer pink in the center.
- Add minced garlic and bell peppers to the skillet; stir until peppers soften, about 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate pineapple chunks and teriyaki sauce into the skillet; mix until everything is well-coated and let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg