{"id":23844,"date":"2026-07-12T16:47:23","date_gmt":"2026-07-12T23:47:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/?p=23844"},"modified":"2026-07-12T16:47:23","modified_gmt":"2026-07-12T23:47:23","slug":"baked-teriyaki-chicken","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/baked-teriyaki-chicken\/","title":{"rendered":"Baked Teriyaki Chicken"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"tasty-recipes-entry-header\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-header-content clearfix\">\n<h2 class=\"tasty-recipes-title\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h2-color.color h2-transform.text-transform\">Baked Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-rating\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-outer\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-inner\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-stars\"> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-ratings-buttons tasty-recipes-no-ratings-buttons\" data-tr-default-rating=\"4.8\"> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating\" data-tr-checked=\"1\"> <i class=\"checked\" data-rating=\"5\"> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-screen-reader\"> 5 Stars <\/span> <\/i> <\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating\"> <i class=\"checked\" data-rating=\"4\"> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-screen-reader\"> 4 Stars <\/span> <\/i> <\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating\"> <i class=\"checked\" data-rating=\"3\"> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-screen-reader\"> 3 Stars <\/span> <\/i> <\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating\"> <i class=\"checked\" data-rating=\"2\"> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-screen-reader\"> 2 Stars <\/span> <\/i> <\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating\"> <i class=\"checked\" data-rating=\"1\"> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-screen-reader\"> 1 Star <\/span> <\/i> <\/span><\/span><\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-label\"><span class=\"rating-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"><span class=\"average\">4.8<\/span> from <span class=\"count\">38<\/span> reviews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-details\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"author\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"> Author:<\/span> <a class=\"tasty-recipes-author-name\" href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/about-sally-mckenney\/\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\">Sally McKenney<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"prep-time\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"> Prep Time:<\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-prep-time\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\">15 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"cook-time\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"> Cook Time:<\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-cook-time\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\">30 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"total-time\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"> Total Time:<\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-total-time\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\">50 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"yield\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"> Yield:<\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-yield\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\">serves 4<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-entry-content\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-description\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-description-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n<p><em>Ready in under an hour, baked pineapple teriyaki chicken is a quick dinner recipe for busy nights. The thick and delicious homemade teriyaki sauce adds tons of fresh, bold flavor\u2014and you control the ingredients, sodium, and spice. Serve with rice or quinoa and vegetables for a wholesome meal.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-header\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-clipboard-container\">\n<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-units-scale-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"tablespoon\">1 Tablespoon<\/span> <strong>cornstarch<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"tablespoon\">1 Tablespoon<\/span> room-temperature <strong>water<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"0.25\" data-unit=\"cup\">1\/4 cup<\/span> (<span data-amount=\"50\" data-unit=\"g\">50g<\/span>) light or dark <strong>brown\u00a0sugar<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"2\">2<\/span>\u00a0Tablespoons (43g) <strong>honey<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Recipe_1_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad  adthrive-recipe adthrive-recipe-1\"><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-amount=\"0.5\" data-unit=\"cup\">1\/2 cup<\/span> (120ml) <strong>soy sauce<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"0.25\" data-unit=\"cup\">1\/4 cup<\/span> (60ml)<strong> apple cider vinegar<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"1\">1<\/span> <strong>garlic clove<\/strong>, minced<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"2\" data-unit=\"tablespoon\">2 Tablespoons<\/span> minced <strong>fresh ginger<\/strong> (or <span data-amount=\"0.5\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1\/2 teaspoon<\/span> ground ginger)<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"0.25\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1\/4 teaspoon<\/span> freshly <strong>ground black pepper<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"4\">4<\/span>\u00a0skinless boneless <strong>chicken breasts<\/strong> (about <span data-amount=\"2\">2<\/span> lbs. total)<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"cup\">1 cup<\/span> (175\u2013<span data-amount=\"190\" data-unit=\"g\">190g<\/span>) fresh or canned <strong>pineapple chunks*<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>optional:<\/strong> chopped scallion\/green onion and sesame seeds, for garnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions-header\">\n<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Instructions<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Recipe_2_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad  adthrive-recipe adthrive-recipe-1\"><\/div>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-1\">Use a fork to whisk the cornstarch and water together in a small bowl. It will be a thick, milky liquid. Combine the cornstarch mixture, brown sugar, honey, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and pepper in a small saucepan over low heat. Whisking occasionally, bring to a boil. Once boiling, stop whisking and allow to boil for 2 minutes, or until the sauce coats the back of a spoon and is the consistency of maple syrup. Turn off the heat and set aside for at least 10 minutes, allowing it to cool and thicken.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-2\">Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400\u00b0F (204\u00b0C). Lightly grease a 2\u20133-quart baking dish, such as a 10-inch baking pan, 11\u00d77-inch baking pan, shallow 9\u00d713-inch pan, or <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2eRsxJh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">10-inch cast iron skillet<\/a>. In the photos, I used <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4brfCWA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">this exact pan<\/a>. Set aside.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-3\">Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Arrange in the prepared pan. Add the pineapples on top and all around the chicken. Pour sauce on top, then turn the chicken over to make sure every inch is coated in the sauce. Use a basting\/pastry brush if needed.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-4\">Bake uncovered for 30\u201332 minutes or until the chicken is completely cooked through (<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Q7vqmt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">internal temperature<\/a> should be at least 165\u00b0F (74\u00b0C)). <strong>This is optional:<\/strong> at the 25-minute mark, remove from the oven and carefully slice the chicken into chunks, then return to the oven. The smaller the chicken pieces, the more sauce they\u2019ll soak up. You can also cut up the chicken prior to cooking.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Recipe_3_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad  adthrive-recipe adthrive-recipe-1\"><\/div>\n<ol>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-5\">Sprinkle green onion and sesame seeds on top and serve the chicken and pineapple with sauce from the pan poured on top. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-notes\">\n<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Notes<\/h3>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-notes-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Make Ahead Instructions:<\/strong> The teriyaki sauce, prepared in step 1, can be made 1 day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. You can even prepare the dish and chicken through step 3, cover the pan tightly, and keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. Bring to room temperature, and then bake as directed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Special Tools<\/strong> (affiliate links): <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3mPQvWq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Glass Mixing Bowl<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3qUwG1Y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Whisk<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/44dNyRd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Saucepan<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Gv8mtN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Casserole Dish<\/a> (any similar size will work; <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4brfCWA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">I used this pan<\/a> in photos) | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3gr3tZd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Pastry Brush<\/a><\/li>\n<li>For a rounded out meal, serve with broccoli, rice, quinoa, baked sweet potatoes, or anything to soak up the delicious teriyaki sauce.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pineapple:<\/strong> You can use fresh, canned (drained), or even frozen pineapple. If using frozen, thaw and pat dry first. You can also skip the pineapple altogether if desired, or replace with 1 cup sliced red bell pepper.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Recipe_4_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad  adthrive-recipe adthrive-recipe-1\"><\/div>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Slight updates in 2025:<\/strong> I increased the sauce\u2019s boiling time from 1 minute to 2 minutes to allow for a thicker sauce. You will also pat the chicken dry, which helps the sauce coat it easier.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-source-link\">\n<p><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\">Find it online<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/easy-healthy-dinner-baked-pineapple-teriyaki-chicken\/\">https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/easy-healthy-dinner-baked-pineapple-teriyaki-chicken\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Baked Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken 5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star 4.8 from 38 reviews Author: Sally McKenney Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Yield: serves 4 Ready in under an hour, baked pineapple teriyaki chicken is a quick dinner recipe for busy nights. 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