Gluten Free Chicken Teriyaki
Did you know that soy sauce contains wheat? This is something most people don't think about after starting a gluten-free diet. This was a sad loss for me, because I love teriyaki sauce. Thankfully I was able to make up a gluten-free version, using a gluten-free soy sauce that taste just as good (or better) than the gluten filled sauce we know and love. This teriyaki sauce is so flavorful; filled with ginger and garlic and the fun add in of pineapple. So easy and so delicious.
- 4 chicken breasts
- 20 ounces canned pineapple tidbits
- 1/2 cup gluten free soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
In a medium sauce pan add pineapple, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic and ginger. Bring sauce to a boil and then turn to medium heat stirring constantly until reduced and thickened (about 15 minutes).
While sauce is thickening season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil over medium heat in a large non-stick skillet and add chicken breasts to the skillet. Cook breasts on each side flipping every 5-7 minutes until done.
Serve chicken on a plate and top with desired amount of sauce. Serve with your favorite sides.
ENJOY!!!!
I am married to the most amazing man, Tommy. I am the mother of three beautiful children Landon, Finn, and Daisy. For years I have been helping friends, family and others navigate the life of gluten-free living. I grew up in a gluten-free house, my mom and both brothers were diagnosed with Celiac Disease when I was young. My mom did an amazing job making everything from scratch in a gluten free kitchen. When I had my first child Landon my world was changed. He was born at 24 weeks because I have a short cervix. The doctor told us that he had a slim chance of survival and that his life would be plagued with severe complications. He survived and has minimal complications due to his prematurity, but when Landon was two he started getting rashes all over his body and he would constantly be sick. My mom advised me to get Landon tested for Celiac Disease. This was the beginning of my true GF journey. Shortly after he was diagnosed, I decided to go off gluten as well. Although I do not have Celiac Disease, I have found that I feel 100% better eliminating gluten from my diet. Recently Finn was having some issues with his legs and knees hurting. The doctor told me to take Finn off gluten to see if it was causing the inflammation and pain. Sure enough once we changed his diet the symptoms went away. We have Celiac Disease and gluten intolerance on both sides of the family. My sister-in-law and niece were recently diagnosed and my Grandma recently took gluten out of her diet due to an autoimmune disease. We are in a fortunate position that both of our families understand the purpose of living a gluten-free lifestyle. I am on a mission to help people create amazing gluten-free recipes and to see that this diagnosis is not a curse, but can actually be delicious.
