Description
Take your tastebuds on a tropical vacation with these Sticky Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Tenders. Glazed in a sweet-savory blend of pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, and fresh aromatics, every bite is juicy, sticky, and bursting with island flavor. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, add a kick of chili, and don’t forget the grilled pineapple on the side—this one’s a keeper.
Ingredients
1½ lbs chicken tenders
1 tbsp oil (vegetable or sesame)
½ cup pineapple juice
⅓ cup soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (slurry)
1 tbsp sesame seeds
Optional: red chili flakes, grilled pineapple spears, green onions
Instructions
Make the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
Sear the Chicken: In a skillet over medium-high heat, add oil. Sear chicken tenders 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Simmer the Glaze: In the same skillet, pour in the sauce. Simmer for 2–3 minutes. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer until thick and glossy.
Coat the Chicken: Return chicken to the skillet and toss in the glaze until fully coated and sticky.
Finish: Sprinkle with sesame seeds, chili flakes (if using), and serve with grilled pineapple spears or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 380 / Serving
- Sugar: 14g / Serving
- Sodium: 1100mg / Serving
- Fat: 20g / Serving
- Carbohydrates: 18g / Serving
- Protein: 32g / Serving
- Cholesterol: 95mg / Serving