Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of the tropics with the Sticky Sweet Island Teriyaki Chicken Skillet. This delicious dish features juicy chicken coated in a luscious teriyaki sauce, perfectly blending sweet and savory notes. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers, it can be prepared in just 35 minutes, making it a quick and satisfying meal choice for families. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal that everyone will love. With fresh ingredients and simple cooking steps, this recipe is not only tasty but also healthy and family-friendly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 small chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- ¼ cup crushed pineapple, undrained
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from skillet. In the same skillet, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, crushed pineapple, minced garlic, ground ginger, and sesame seeds; whisk to mix.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 3–4 minutes until thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet to coat in the sauce.
- Serve immediately over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg