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Teriyaki Grilled Chicken with Pineapple Salsa

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This dish features succulent grilled chicken marinated in homemade teriyaki sauce, paired with vibrant pineapple salsa, perfect for summer gatherings or quick meals.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in half horizontally
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger powder)
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/2 fresh pineapple, peeled and cut into large slices
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into large slices
  • 1/4 small purple onion, diced
  • 1/2 jalapeno, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Combine garlic, honey, soy sauce, ginger, apple cider vinegar, and black pepper in a bowl to make marinade.
  • Place chicken in a shallow bowl, pour half of the sauce over it, toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  • Preheat grill to medium heat.
  • Grill chicken, pineapple, and red bell pepper, turning veggies every 2-3 minutes and chicken for 9-10 minutes.
  • Chop grilled ingredients for salsa and mix with onion, jalapeno, lime juice, lime zest, salt, and pepper.
  • Mix cornstarch and water to make a slurry; add to reserved teriyaki sauce and heat until thickened.
  • Serve grilled chicken with pineapple salsa on rice, drizzled with teriyaki sauce.

Notes

Don’t skip marinating the chicken; it enhances flavor.
Adjust jalapeno for preferred spiciness.

  • Author: jesseca
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 14
  • Sodium: 700
  • Fat: 10
  • Saturated Fat: 2
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 40
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 25
  • Cholesterol: 70