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Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken Stuffed Peppers

Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken Stuffed Peppers

Sweet, savory, and bursting with color, these Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken Stuffed Peppers are the perfect blend of juicy chicken, tangy teriyaki sauce, and tropical pineapple—all baked inside tender bell peppers. A healthy, flavorful dinner that’s both easy and impressive!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Stuffed Peppers:
  • 4 large bell peppers any color, tops cut off and seeds removed
  • 1 lb 450 g boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
  • 1 cup cooked rice white, brown, or jasmine
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks fresh or canned, drained
  • ½ small onion finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese optional
  • For the Teriyaki Sauce:
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
  • ½ tsp ground ginger or freshly grated ginger

Method
 

  1. Preheat the Oven:
  2. Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish large enough to fit the peppers.
  3. Cook the Chicken:
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken, onion, and garlic. Cook for 5–7 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  5. Make the Teriyaki Sauce:
  6. In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and ginger. Pour over the chicken. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, then add the cornstarch slurry. Stir until the sauce thickens.
  7. Combine Filling:
  8. Add cooked rice and pineapple chunks to the skillet. Stir well to combine all flavors.
  9. Stuff the Peppers:
  10. Spoon the teriyaki chicken mixture evenly into each hollow bell pepper. Place in the prepared baking dish and top with cheese if desired.
  11. Bake:
  12. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the peppers are tender and slightly caramelized.
  13. Serve and Enjoy:
  14. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker prep.
  • Grill the peppers before stuffing for a smoky flavor.
  • Substitute rice with quinoa or cauliflower rice for a low-carb version.
  • Adjust sweetness to taste by adding more or less honey.