Description
Discover the vibrant and delicious flavors of Sticky Sweet Island Teriyaki Chicken Skillet. This quick and easy dish combines tender chicken breasts with a homemade teriyaki sauce that balances sweet and savory notes, thanks to the delightful blend of soy sauce, brown sugar, and crushed pineapple. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe is ready in just 35 minutes. Serve it over fluffy rice or alongside grilled vegetables for a complete meal that’s sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 small chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 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 generously with salt and pepper.
- In a medium-sized skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts: Cook for about 3 minutes per side. Ensure they are lightly golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F / 74°C). Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- To the same skillet, add soy sauce, brown sugar, crushed pineapple (undrained), minced garlic, ground ginger, onion powder, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and sesame seeds. Whisk well to combine all ingredients.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium-high heat: Cook for 3-4 minutes while whisking occasionally. Allow it to thicken to a glossy consistency.
- Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet: Turn them to coat thoroughly in the sticky teriyaki sauce. Serve immediately over steamed rice. Garnish with extra sesame seeds or chopped green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg