Pineapple Chicken Rice Bake (Print Version)

Tender chicken, juicy pineapple, fluffy rice, and teriyaki glaze combine for a comforting baked dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts (about 1.3 lbs), cut into bite-sized pieces

→ Rice

02 - 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed

→ Vegetables & Fruit

03 - 1 cup fresh pineapple, cut into 1-inch pieces
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
06 - 2 green onions, sliced for garnish

→ Teriyaki Glaze

07 - 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
08 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
09 - 2 tablespoons honey
10 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
11 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
12 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
13 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
14 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water

→ Liquids

15 - 1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

→ Optional Garnish

16 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - In a saucepan over medium heat, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a simmer, then stir in the cornstarch slurry. Cook for 1-2 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - Spread rinsed rice evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with chopped onion, bell pepper, and pineapple.
04 - Arrange chicken pieces over the rice and vegetables. Pour chicken broth evenly over the dish. Drizzle half of the teriyaki glaze over the chicken and rice.
05 - Cover tightly with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
06 - Remove foil, drizzle remaining teriyaki glaze over the dish, and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
07 - Let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one dish, which means less cleanup and more time enjoying dinner with people you love.
  • The teriyaki glaze caramelizes just enough to turn ordinary chicken and rice into something that tastes like you've been cooking all day.
  • It's naturally dairy-free but feels indulgent and restaurant-quality, which always surprises guests.
02 -
  • If your chicken pieces are too large, they'll still be raw in the center by the time the rice is done; keeping them bite-sized ensures everything finishes together.
  • The difference between a watery dish and a glossy one comes down to draining canned pineapple thoroughly and not adding extra liquid beyond what the recipe calls for.
03 -
  • Cut your chicken into uniform bite-sized pieces so everything cooks at the same rate and looks intentional when served.
  • Always use low-sodium soy sauce and chicken broth because the glaze reduces and concentrates, and you want to taste the pineapple and ginger, not just salt.
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