Can I use regular soy sauce instead of coconut aminos?

Yes you can use regular or low-sodium soy sauce as a substitute. Coconut aminos are naturally sweeter and less salty, so you might want to adjust the honey or salt as needed to balance the marinade.

What if I don’t have a grill?

No grill? No problem! The chicken, bok choy, and pineapple turn out beautifully in a cast-iron grill pan, and you can also bake the chicken or use an air fryer. An indoor grill or stovetop pan both work well just make sure to get it hot for a nice sear.

Do I have to butterfly the chicken?

Butterflying helps the chicken cook quickly and stay juicy, preventing a dry, tough texture. If you're pressed for time, you can leave the breasts whole just increase the grilling time and watch the internal temperature closely.

Can I marinate the chicken for less than 2 hours?

If you’re in a rush, 30 minutes of marinating will still impart flavor, especially if the chicken is butterflied. But for deeper taste, go for at least 2 hours, and overnight whenever you can plan ahead.

Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Recipe

Name: Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast; 3 baby bok choy, sliced in half; 8 slices pineapple; 1/2 cup coconut aminos; 2 tsp toasted sesame oil; 1 Tbsp honey; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp ground ginger; Cooking spray (for bok choy); Salt, to season bok choy; Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)

Description

This Grilled Teriyaki Chicken recipe features tender, marinated chicken breasts, grilled to smoky perfection and served alongside charred bok choy and sweet pineapple slices. The coconut aminos-based marinade imparts rich umami flavor balanced with honey, ginger, and sesame oil. It’s a wholesome, protein-packed main course ideal for a healthy dinner with Asian-inspired flair.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
3 baby bok choy, sliced in half
8 slices pineapple

Marinade

1/2 cup coconut aminos
2 tsp toasted sesame oil
1 Tbsp honey
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp ground ginger

For Grilling

Cooking spray (for bok choy)
Salt, to season bok choy
Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Prepare the Chicken: Butterfly the chicken breast by cutting horizontally from one side almost to the other, leaving it connected at the edge so it opens like a book for even grilling.
Marinate the Chicken: In a ziplock or sealable bag, combine coconut aminos, toasted sesame oil, honey, garlic powder, and ground ginger. Add the chicken, remove the air, seal, and refrigerate laying down for at least 2 hours (overnight for best flavor).
Preheat the Grill: Remove the chicken from marinade. Heat the barbeque to high, clean the grates, then reduce heat to medium-high for grilling.
Prepare the Bok Choy: Slice the bok choy horizontally in half. Spray with cooking spray and season with salt for flavor and easy grilling.
Grill Bok Choy and Pineapple: Place bok choy and pineapple slices on the grill. Grill each side for 2-3 minutes until nicely charred but not burned.
Grill the Chicken: Place marinated chicken on the grill. Cook about 4 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (time varies with thickness).
Serve: Remove everything from the grill. Sprinkle chicken with toasted sesame seeds if desired. Serve with grilled bok choy, pineapple, and optionally rice.

Notes

Serving size is approximately 4 oz cooked chicken, 1/2 grilled bok choy, and 2 slices pineapple.
For accuracy, weigh your cooked chicken and divide by 6 for portioning.
Nutrition facts account for discarded marinade.
You can cook the chicken using air frying, baking, or pan-cooking methods if grilling is not available.
The marinade works well for chicken thighs, tenders, or wings, too.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 oz chicken + 1/2 bok choy + 2 pineapple slices
Calories: 225
Sugar: 13g
Sodium: 470mg
Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 17g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 29g
Cholesterol: 74mg