Pinneapple Terriyaki Chicken & Mac Salad
⚡ KevEats Recipe
Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken & Mac Salad
Sticky grilled teriyaki chicken, charred pineapple, and a lighter Goodles-style mac salad.
A sweet-savory, high-protein plate inspired by Hawaiian BBQ — featuring pineapple teriyaki chicken, juicy grilled pineapple, and a creamy but lighter mac salad made with Goodles. Balanced, bold, and meal-prep friendly.
470
Calories
38g
Protein
22g
Fat
32g
Carbs
Ingredients
Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken
- 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar or monk fruit sweetener
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- optional 1 Thai chili or small jalapeño, finely minced
- as needed fresh pineapple slices for grilling
Goodles Mac Salad
- 1 box Goodles elbow macaroni
- 1 1/4 cups light mayo, or 1 cup light mayo + 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon or yellow mustard
- 1/2 tsp salt, plus pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup grated carrot
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery, optional
- 2–3 tbsp chopped green onion
Kev Tip
Chill the mac salad before serving.
Good mac salad needs time to set. One hour in the fridge makes the texture creamier and the flavor more balanced.
Make It Fit Your Macros
Lower calorie: use chicken breast, light mayo, and more Greek yogurt in the mac salad.
Higher carb / athlete plate: add rice or extra pineapple.
Lower carb: reduce mac salad portion and add greens or grilled vegetables.
Higher carb / athlete plate: add rice or extra pineapple.
Lower carb: reduce mac salad portion and add greens or grilled vegetables.
Meal Prep Notes
Store chicken and mac salad separately for 4–5 days. Stir the mac salad before serving and add pineapple fresh or grilled.
Instructions
- 1Combine soy sauce, pineapple juice, rice vinegar, sweetener, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and optional chili or jalapeño.
- 2Add chicken thighs and marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours.
- 3Cook Goodles pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water and drain well.
- 4In a large bowl, whisk light mayo, Greek yogurt if using, apple cider vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- 5Fold in grated carrot, celery, green onion, and cooked macaroni. Chill for at least 1 hour.
- 6Grill or pan-cook chicken over medium-high heat for 4–5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- 7Grill pineapple slices until lightly charred.
- 8Slice chicken and serve with mac salad and grilled pineapple.
Plate / Meal Prep Notes
This is a bento-style meal prep plate.
You get protein from chicken, carbs from Goodles and pineapple, fat from the creamy mac salad, and big flavor from the teriyaki marinade.
Best texture move.
Do not overcook the chicken thighs. Pull them once cooked through and let them rest before slicing so they stay juicy.
