PINEAPPLE CHICKEN TERIYAKI

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I love Japanese chicken teriyaki, but I find most recipes lack a little pizzazz. This recipe has even the most finicky of eaters in my household cleaning their plates and coming back for seconds. Serve with steamed rice.

Provided by Margaret Parrish

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Teriyaki Sauce and Marinade Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup water
¼ cup soy sauce
5 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark molasses
½ tablespoon fresh ground ginger
1 teaspoon minced garlic
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
3 large chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 (16 ounce) package frozen oriental-style vegetables
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits in juice, drained and juice reserved
1 tablespoon cornstarch
⅛ teaspoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • Combine water, 1/4 cup plus 5 tablespoons soy sauce, molasses, ginger, and garlic in a saucepan and bring to a gentle boil, about 5 minutes. Combine water and cornstarch in a bowl; add to saucepan and stir until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Set sauce aside.
  • Heat oil in a large wok or frying pan over medium heat until sizzling. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, and chicken. Cook until chicken is no longer pink inside, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. Add frozen vegetables and water chestnuts to wok and cook until heated through, about 10 minutes. Add drained pineapple and prepared sauce; bring mixture to a simmer, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine reserved pineapple juice and cornstarch in a small bowl. Add mixture to wok and stir until slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and quickly stir in sesame oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.7 calories, Carbohydrate 36.1 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 23.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 1604.2 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

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