Gluten Free Teriyaki Chicken with Pineapple

This Gluten Free Teriyaki Chicken with Pineapple is grilled, marinated, and served with mini sweet peppers over jasmine rice with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro — a hearty, no-fail meal every time.

It's simple, uses ingredients we already have on hand, and has become our go-to for hosting company. If you love gluten free dairy free chicken dinners, also try our Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders.

Serve it up hot off the grill with a squeeze of fresh lime for a bright finishing touch.

Chicken Teriyaki with Pineapple Ingredients

• boneless skinless chicken breasts or tenders
• gluten free soy sauce-- we use the San-J gluten free Soy Sauce. For a soy free option Coconut Aminos can be substituted in this recipe, too. We have Coconut Secret Coconut Aminos on hand.
• rice vinegar-- our go-to is Marukan; their allergen statement is here. This can be purchased on their website or on Amazon here.
• sesame oil-- we suggest Joyce Chen Sesame Oil; their allergen statement is here
• brown sugar-- packed
• honey-- this helps to thicken the sauce and add sweet flavor
• ground ginger
• garlic clove-- add in more cloves if desired
• cornstarch + water-- arrowroot powder can be substituted for cornstarch. This cornstarch and water combo thickens the marinade beautifully.
• sweet peppers-- washed and left whole
• fresh pineapple-- peeled, cored, and cut into even width rings
• jasmine rice-- cooked and warmed. White, brown, or cauliflower rice works too
• optional-- grilled red onion wedges
• optional garnishes-- sesame seeds, 2 fresh sliced limes, fresh cilantro, or 2 diced avocados
• store-bought teriyaki sauce-- if you decide to use store-bought teriyaki sauce for this recipe, read labels well and check manufacturing processes for any possible gluten contamination
• digital meat thermometer-- here is a digital meat thermometer for purchase that has rave reviews by various grilling critics. If you've been thinking about purchasing a digital meat thermometer-- do. Our grilled meats have never tasted juicer or more delicious since we started using one a few years ago.

How to Make Gluten Free Teriyaki Chicken with Pineapple

Preparing the Marinade

• In a small saucepan over medium heat, add all of the marinade ingredients except the cornstarch and water.
• Then in a small cup combine the cornstarch and water. Mix well. And add to the saucepan and incorporate well.
• Bring to a boil for 1 minute, stirring often. The sauce will continue to thicken. Remove from heat.
• If marinating for 2 hours or overnight, allow the sauce to cool. Then pour ¼ cup of the marinade into a gallon size Ziploc bag with the raw chicken and refrigerate.
• Refrigerate the remaining sauce to brush over the top of the chicken and pineapple.

Grilling Guide

• Once the grill is heated to 350-450° F add the chicken. Brush the tops of the chicken with the teriyaki sauce mixture and grill 4-5 minutes. Then, using tongs, flip the chicken.
• Brush the tops of chicken again with the sauce and cook until the internal temperature of the chicken has reached 165° F. Flip the chicken again just to caramelize the sauce.
• Remove the chicken.
• Lightly brush oil over the mini sweet peppers.
• Add the pineapple rings, mini sweet peppers, and optional red onion to the grill. Brush the pineapple with the sauce mixture. Grill for about 2 minutes or until nice grill marks have formed.
• Flip and brush the top of the pineapple with the remaining sauce mixture. Grill for another 2 minutes until softened.
• Remove from the grill.
• Add rice, sliced chicken, pineapple rings and mini sweet peppers to a plate. Top with garnishes and serve immediately.
• Place leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate up to two days. Reheat and enjoy.

Recipe Tips

• Marinate the chicken for at least 2 hours, or overnight for the best flavor.
• Set aside extra marinade separately to brush over the chicken and pineapple while grilling — don't reuse the marinade the raw chicken sat in.
• Cook the chicken to an internal temperature of 165°F, flipping once more at the end to caramelize the sauce.
• Lightly oil the grill grates before cooking to prevent sticking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Recipe Variations

• Swap in broccoli or green beans instead of grilled pineapple and mini sweet peppers for a different side.
• No grill? Adapt this recipe to your oven or an indoor grill pan — just brush the pan with oil first.

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• monster cookies-- these are loaded with all your favorites such as peanut butter, chocolate chips, oats, and crunchy chocolate candies
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This tender, juicy chicken in homemade teriyaki marinade is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner — and it's versatile too, easily working as a teriyaki bowl, stir-fry, or even with shrimp instead of chicken.

Eat well and feel well,

Victoria

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