Description
Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken Stuffed Peppers are a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines juicy chicken, sweet pineapple, and colorful bell peppers. Ideal for family dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe delivers a delightful fusion of flavors that will impress everyone at the table. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, these stuffed peppers are sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange)
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup low-sodium teriyaki sauce
- 3 green onions (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chicken breasts until golden brown (about 6 minutes per side). Remove from heat and shred.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, pineapple chunks, teriyaki sauce, and chopped green onions. Mix well.
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds. Stuff each pepper with the chicken mixture.
- Place stuffed peppers in the baking dish and cover loosely with aluminum foil. Bake for 25-30 minutes until heated through and tender.
- Serve with additional teriyaki sauce drizzled on top for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate the chicken in teriyaki sauce overnight. - Substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different protein option. - Experiment with different sauces like sweet chili or BBQ to customize flavors.