Description
A vibrant and flavorful dish where juicy bell peppers are stuffed with tender chicken glazed in sweet and tangy pineapple teriyaki sauce, perfect for a wholesome and colorful meal.
Ingredients
4 large bell peppers (any color), tops cut off and seeds removed
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
1/2 cup cooked jasmine rice
1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Salt and pepper to taste
Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent—about 3 minutes.
- Add the diced chicken to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper, then cook until the chicken is no longer pink, around 6-7 minutes.
- Stir in the fresh pineapple chunks, cooked jasmine rice, and teriyaki sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to blend the flavors and allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the chicken mixture and stand them upright in a baking dish.
- Cover the dish loosely with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes to brown the tops slightly.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
Use frozen pineapple if fresh is unavailable; thaw and drain excess juice.
Can prepare filling and stuff peppers a day ahead for convenience.
Substitute jasmine rice with brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice as desired.
For vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu or mushrooms and use plant-based teriyaki sauce.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat gently in oven or microwave to keep peppers tender and filling juicy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed bell pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg