Description
Succulent chicken teriyaki pineapple bowls bring Hawaiian island flavors dancing across your plate with sweet and savory perfection. Juicy grilled chicken nestled in hollowed pineapple creates a tropical meal that promises delightful culinary adventure.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (500 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
Sauce and Seasonings:
- ½ cup (120 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) honey or brown sugar
- ¼ cup (60 ml) pineapple juice (scooped from the fresh pineapple)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Vegetables, Fruits, and Garnishes:
- 1 fresh pineapple, cut in half with the fruit scooped out (leave a little around the edges)
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice or brown rice
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- ½ cup sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Carefully halve the pineapple vertically while preserving the vibrant green leaves, creating an attractive natural serving vessel.
- Delicately extract the inner fruit using a sharp knife and spoon, ensuring a thin layer of golden flesh remains attached to the skin to maintain structural integrity.
- Meticulously dice the extracted pineapple chunks into small, uniform pieces, separating portions for sauce preparation and garnishing purposes.
Notes
- Achieve a clean pineapple bowl by carefully slicing and removing fruit with a sharp knife, ensuring the shell remains intact for a stunning tropical presentation.
- Reserve extra pineapple chunks to add natural sweetness and brightness to the teriyaki sauce, maximizing flavor and reducing food waste.
- Create a stunning garnish by finely chopping some reserved pineapple pieces, which will add texture and fresh tropical notes to the final dish.
- When hollowing out the pineapple, leave a thin layer of fruit inside the shell to prevent leakage and maintain structural integrity for serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 66 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg