Description

These Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken & Rice Stuffed Peppers are bursting with bold, tropical flavor! Sweet and tangy teriyaki sauce meets juicy chicken, golden pineapple, and fluffy rice—all tucked inside tender bell peppers. It’s a colorful, hearty, and healthy dinner that’s as fun to eat as it is to make!

Ingredients

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4 large bell peppers (any color), halved and seeds removed
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
1 ½ cups cooked jasmine or white rice
1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
½ cup teriyaki sauce (store-bought or homemade)
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp soy sauce (optional, for extra depth)
1 tbsp sesame oil (or olive oil)
½ tsp ground ginger or 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional toppings: sesame seeds, chopped cilantro, extra green onions, sriracha

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place bell pepper halves cut-side up in a baking dish. Drizzle with a little oil and pre-bake for 10 minutes to soften slightly.
Make the filling: In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in the chicken, cooked rice, pineapple, teriyaki sauce, soy sauce (if using), and green onions. Cook for 3–4 minutes, just until heated through and combined. Season to taste.
Stuff the peppers: Spoon the filling generously into each bell pepper half. Cover the baking dish with foil.
Bake: Bake stuffed peppers for 20–25 minutes, until peppers are tender and filling is heated through.
Optional: Remove foil and broil for 2–3 minutes for a slightly charred top.

Garnish & serve: Top with sesame seeds, fresh cilantro, green onions, or a drizzle of sriracha for a spicy kick.

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken for a quick prep option.

Swap white rice for brown rice or quinoa to make it more wholesome.

You can make the filling ahead of time and refrigerate—it reheats beautifully.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, Fusion