This Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken combines tender chicken thighs with a sweet and savory glaze, juicy pineapple, and fresh ginger and garlic flavors. This easy baked dish is perfectly tangy and smoky with tropical notes in every bite.
If you love homemade takeout like sweet and sour chicken, you’ll love this dish. Pair it with chicken fried rice for the perfect meal.
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Holly’s Recipe Highlights: Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken
- Flavor: A delicious blend of sweet, sticky, and savory! Fresh ginger, garlic, and lime elevate the classic pineapple-soy flavor for a light, tangy glaze you’ll love.
- Why It Works: Marinating the chicken thighs infuses them with flavor, while the reserved sauce thickens into a glossy glaze.
- Serving Suggestions: Spoon the extra glaze over oven-baked rice to soak up every bit of the sauce.
Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins (4 hrs Marinating) Serves: 6 Cooking Method: Stovetop/Oven-Baked
Ingredient Notes
- Chicken: Boneless skinless chicken thighs stay tender and juicy during baking or grilling and absorb the marinade beautifully. Bone-in chicken breasts can also be used, but check them early to prevent overcooking. Boneless breasts will need less time.
- Pineapple Rings: Fresh or canned pineapple both work in this recipe. If using canned pineapple, choose rings packed in juice and reserve the juice for the homemade sauce. For easier serving over rice bowls, use pineapple chunks instead.
- Teriyaki Sauce: Reduced-sodium soy sauce can be used to reduce the salt. Use store-bought sauce for a convenient shortcut, ensure it is a thicker sauce (like the consistency of barbecue sauce).
- Note: If your store-bought sauce is thin, you can add a splash of pineapple juice and thicken it with a bit of cornstarch as directed below.
How to Make Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken
- Stir the homemade teriyaki ingredients together.
- Marinate the chicken, and reserve the remaining sauce.
- Simmer the reserved sauce, gradually adding a cornstarch slurry.
- Bake the chicken (full recipe below).
- Brush or spoon the thickened sauce over the chicken.
Storage and Leftovers
- Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Reheat in a 350°F oven until heated through. Add a spoonful of water if the glaze has become too thick.
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Ingredients
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch optional
- 6 pineapple rings
- 3 green onions cut into ½" pieces
- sesame seeds and green onion for garnish, optional
Teriyaki Sauce
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- ⅓ cup honey
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 clove garlic minced
- 1 green onion minced
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Instructions
- Combine all sauce ingredients. Set half of the sauce aside and refrigerate.
- Combine chicken with remaining sauce. Marinate 4 hours or overnight, if possible.
- Place reserved sauce in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Combine cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water. Add cornstarch a little at a time until it reaches your desired consistency. You may not use all of it.
- Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade. Place chicken, pineapple rings and green onions in a 9×13 pan. Top with thickened teriyaki sauce.
- Bake in a 425˚F oven for 25 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Broil for 3 to 5 minutes or until brown.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Chicken, Dinner, Main Course
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I have made teriyaki chicken hundreds of times.This is by far the best, and easy too.We love all your recipes Holly, do you have a cookbook out.Thanks Jean
I’m so glad you’ve loved it Jean! I don’t have a cookbook out as of yet!
I’m so excited to announce that my cookbook Everday Comfort is available for purchase! Thank you so much for your support ♥️
I hope you enjoy it if you get a chance to try it Veena!
weeknight dinners should look like this!!!
This makes for a great meal any night of the week for sure!
I just recently learned that teriyaki is a technique of cooking, not just the sauce! Love this recipe no matter though – I can imagine how delicious and tender the chicken is marinating with the pineapple!!
I hope you enjoy the recipe if you get a chance to try it Luci!
I love teriyaki too! This looks wonderful.
Thanks Andrea!
Wow! This dish is so good – packed full of flavour, and truly delicious. This is one of the whole family to enjoy!
Thank you Alexandra! I hope you love it!
Your Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken sounds delish! Love the ingredients in the sauce. Thank you for sharing it with the Hearth and Soul hop. I’ve pinned it :)
Woot! You have been featured this week at Recipe Sharing Monday! The new link party is up and I’d love to see you back. Have a great week. :)
Looks delicious!
I would love for you to share and link up at my weekly TGIF Link Party if you haven’t already this week. Your favorite posts, most popular, recent or new! The party is open every Thursday night and closes Wednesday’s at midnight. Followed by (Not SO) Wordless Wednesday!
I would be honored if you join us and follow to stay connected Have a wonderful week!
Hugs, Cathy
Mmmm, sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing at Inspire Us Thursday.
What a great sauce, this recipe is awesome! Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you are having a great summer weekend and come back to see me real soon!
Miz Helen
Grilled pineapple and chicken is a fresh summer flavor that just works — these look great. Thanks for sharing on Hearth & Soul Hop. :)
This sounds delicious! Thank you for sharing. We will be making this. I came over from the Mandatory Mooch link party. I pinned this!
Wow, this sounds yummy. I love chicken recipes. I have to try this.
Bev
This looks fantastic, Holly! Thanks so much for sharing! Pinned ;) Have a wonderful day!!
Found you via Mandy’s Recipe Box Totally Tasty Tuesdays. This looks so yummy! Can’t wait to try it…pinned!
This looks mouthwatering… my family would just eat this right up and ask for seconds!
Sounds delicious–and so easy too!
Oh this sounds wonderful!! I’d love it if you’d link-up over at my link party
Oh my goodness, this sounds super yummy. I love each and every ingredient.