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Flavorful Grilled Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Bowls

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A quick and easy 30-minute summer recipe featuring smoky grilled chicken thighs and caramelized pineapple with a tangy teriyaki glaze, served over rice with fresh veggies.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • ½ cup teriyaki sauce
  • ⅓ cup fresh pineapple juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 fresh pineapple, peeled and sliced into ½-inch thick rings
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
  • 3 cups cooked jasmine or brown rice (about 1 cup uncooked)
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup edamame, shelled and cooked
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • Sesame seeds, toasted
  • Optional: a handful of fresh cilantro or chopped peanuts

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine teriyaki sauce, fresh pineapple juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Add chicken thighs and coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes or up to 2 hours.
  2. Peel and slice pineapple into ½-inch thick rings. Optionally sprinkle with brown sugar for caramelization.
  3. Cook jasmine or brown rice according to package instructions (about 15-20 minutes).
  4. Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates or pan.
  5. Grill chicken thighs for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Grill pineapple rings for 2-3 minutes per side until caramelized.
  6. Fluff cooked rice and divide into bowls. Slice grilled chicken into strips and arrange on rice with grilled pineapple, shredded carrots, edamame, and green onions.
  7. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and optional cilantro or chopped peanuts.
  8. Drizzle leftover teriyaki marinade (heated briefly) or extra teriyaki sauce over bowls before serving.

Notes

Do not marinate chicken for more than 2 hours to avoid mushy texture. Watch pineapple closely while grilling to prevent burning. Let chicken rest 5 minutes after grilling for juiciness. If no grill available, broil chicken and pineapple in oven with close attention.

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