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Dump and go teriyaki chicken

Dump and Go Teriyaki Chicken

Sweet, savory, and sticky teriyaki chicken baked with juicy pineapple chunks—all in one pan. The ultimate 30-minute dump-and-go weeknight dinner!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Calories: 425
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:
  • - 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1–2 inch pieces
  • - 1 (15 oz) can pineapple chunks in juice (reserve 1/4 cup of the juice)
  • - 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • - 1/4 cup honey
  • - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • - 2 cloves garlic minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
  • - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • - 1 red bell pepper diced
  • - 1 bunch green onions sliced
  • - Sesame seeds for garnish
  • - Cooked jasmine rice for serving
Optional Additions:
  • - A squeeze of fresh lime juice
  • - Red pepper flakes to taste
  • - A handful of snap peas add in the last 10 minutes of baking

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, cornstarch, and 1/4 cup pineapple juice.
  3. Add chicken pieces to the baking dish and pour the sauce over them.
  4. Add pineapple chunks and diced bell pepper. Gently toss everything to combine and coat evenly.
  5. Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and the sauce is bubbly and thick. Internal temperature should reach 165°F.
  6. (Optional) Add snap peas during the last 10 minutes of baking for added texture and color.
  7. Remove from oven. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
  8. Serve hot over jasmine rice.

Notes

Chicken thighs stay juicier and more flavorful than breasts.
- Cornstarch thickens the sauce - don’t skip it!
- Cover with foil for the last 10 minutes if pineapple starts to brown too much.
- Keeps well in the fridge for 3 - 4 days. Great for meal prep!
Nutrition (Estimated per serving):
Calories: 425
Protein: 36g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fat: 18g
Sugar: 21g
Fiber: 2g