Island Teriyaki Chicken Skillet
The most delicious Teriyaki chicken skillet made with broccoli and pineapple. It's full of flavor and ready in only 20 minutes!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 318kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast tenders, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 8 ounce can pineapple chunks in juice, drained but reserve juice for sauce
- 1 16 ounce package frozen broccoli florets
For the Sauce:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup cold water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons pineapple juice reserved when draining canned pineapple
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger can substitute with about ½ teaspoon dry ginger
- Optional: rice for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, water, and cornstarch until the cornstarch is completely dissolved. Whisk in remaining sauce ingredients until smooth. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir for about 5-6 minutes, or until browned and no longer pink inside.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Pour sauce into the skillet and bring to a gentle boil, whisking the entire time. Reduce heat to low, and simmer until thickens. Keep your eye on it and whisk regularly so that it doesn’t burn (this only takes 2-4 minutes).
- Meanwhile, microwave broccoli according to package instructions.
- When sauce reaches desired thickness, add cooked chicken back to the skillet, along with the drained pineapple chunks and the cooked broccoli. Stir until warmed through and coated in sauce.
- Serve over rice, if desired.
Notes
- When cooking the sauce keep your eye on it and whisk regularly so that it doesn’t burn (this only takes 2-4 minutes).
- You can sub broccoli for bell peppers, mushrooms or any veg you prefer.
- Make sure to use fresh garlic and ginger. Ground powders just won't give you great flavors, you need the freshness for a good tasting teriyaki.
- Leftovers will keep well in the fridge for 2-3 days or can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 702mg | Potassium: 897mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 770IU | Vitamin C: 108.8mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1.8mg