Grilled Chicken Teriyaki with Pineapple Rice
- nathan
- entrees
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- Serves: 4 Servings
- Prep Time: 45 mins
- Cooking: 25 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
One of our closest friends turned us onto this Pineapple rice which even as a standalone side is unbelievable. You can make it a few different ways, but for this recipe, we focus on a very fresh version of it to compliment the Teriyaki sauce and wok-tossed veggies. The Grilled Chicken is also unique in that rather than lacquering the chicken in teriyaki or marinating it, we toss the grilled chicken in a hot skillet with just a little teriyaki sauce after its been grilled to really caramelize the teriyaki to the chicken without the risk of burning it up on the open flames of the grill. This is a staple for us nowadays and definitely one to try for yourself.
Ingredients
Directions
Cook your rice per the instructions on the packaging and place it into a large mixing bowl. Put the bowl in the fridge and let the rice cool fully. We do this so when we add the pineapple and fresh herbs the heat doesn't pull the moisture from our fresh ingredients or wilt them. It's an important step, so make sure to follow this one.
Once the rice is cooled, remove it from the fridge and add in all your other ingredients. To elevate the pineapple, we recommend cutting it into circles and grilling it to get a nice char, but this step is not necessary if you'd prefer to just eat it fresh. If you do choose to skip this step, make sure your almonds are smoked to increase that smoky profile we will want to preserve.
Pre-heat the grill to 500 degrees. Toss your chicken thighs in olive oil, light salt, and pepper. Only use a little salt here because the teriyaki sauce will have plenty. Once finished on the grill, let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before cutting it up into strips. Place a skillet or small non-stick pot onto high heat and once hot, add in your chicken. Add in the teriyaki sauce and rapidly heat to caramelize the and further brown the chicken all over. You will know it is done when the teriyaki has coated the chicken and the chicken is browning from the caramelization.
