Sweet Island Teriyaki Chicken

4.34 from 3 votes

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 Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Asian American

Keyword: Sweet Island Teriyaki Chicken, Teriyaki chicken recipe

Servings: Servings

Author: Alyssa Rivers

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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