Chicken Teriyaki and Pineapple Bowls

Name: Chicken Teriyaki and Pineapple Bowls
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken, chopped into pieces; 1 small red onion, diced; 2 -3 bell peppers, whichever color you like best; 2 cups fresh pineapple, cut into bite size pieces; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch; ¾ cup water; ¼ cup brown sugar; ¼ cup soy sauce; 1 teaspoon honey; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon ground ginger

Published: Mar 28, 2026 by Leanna Myers · This post contains affiliate links · 1 Comment

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Craving something easy, delicious, and made with real, simple ingredients for an easy weeknight meal? These teriyaki chicken pineapple bowls check all the boxes.

chicken teriyaki and pineapple bowl with red bell peppers and rice

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It's one of those meals that feels a little fun, but is secretly little effort. Everything cooks on one pan, the sauce comes together in minutes, and the best part is cleanup is basically nonexistent. Which, let's be honest, matters just as much as the food itself some nights.

I've been really into doing stir fry-style meals on a sheet pan lately. It's not traditional… but it works. and the whole family love it. If you need shortcuts, grab bottled teriyaki sauce, microwave rice or pre-cut pineapple.

sheet pan with chicken and pineapple and teriyaki sauce

Why this Recipe Works

Everything cooks together on one sheet pan
The teriyaki sauce thickens right in the oven (no stovetop required)
Ready in about 30 minutes start to finish
Uses simple, whole food ingredients you can feel good about

Ingredients You'll Need

chopped chicken, bell peppers, onions and teriyaki sauce

For the chicken teriyaki and pineapple:

Chicken - 1-inch pieces cook quickly and soak up all that teriyaki flavor. You can use boneless skinless chicken breasts, chicken tenders, or boneless skinless chicken thighs.

Red onion - Adds a little sweetness as it roasts and gives the dish some depth.

Bell peppers - Bring color, crunch, and a fresh contrast to the sweet sauce. You can use red bell pepper, green or any color.

Fresh pineapple chunks - It caramelizes in the oven and gives that perfect sweet, tangy balance to the savory chicken.

For the homemade teriyaki sauce ingredients:

Cornstarch - Thickens the sauce right on the sheet pan so it clings to everything.

Warm water - Helps create the base of the sauce and keeps everything from drying out.

Brown sugar - Adds that classic teriyaki sweetness and helps the sauce caramelize.

Regular soy sauce - Brings the salty, umami flavor that balances the sweetness. If you use low-sodium soy sauce you may need to add additional salt.

Honey - Adds a little extra richness and helps round everything out.

Garlic powder - Gives that savory backbone without needing fresh garlic.

Ground ginger - Adds warmth and that signature teriyaki flavor. You can use fresh ginger instead too.

How to Make

Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. In a small bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients until smooth. Add the chicken, onion, bell peppers, and pineapple to a sheet pan. Drizzle with a little olive oil and toss everything together and spread into a single layer.

pineapple, chicken, bell peppers, red onion all on a sheetpan

Pour the sauce evenly over the top. Roast for 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the chicken is cooked and the sauce has thickened. Serve with rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice.