Description
A delicious Sweet and Savory Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry that combines tender chicken, fresh pineapple, and colorful vegetables in a flavorful sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (any color)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or quinoa for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the sliced onion, bell peppers, and cook for about 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, then add the diced pineapple. Stir to combine.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, cornstarch, chicken broth, and sesame oil. Pour this mixture over the chicken and vegetables in the skillet.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and everything is well coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the stir-fry over cooked rice or quinoa.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes or sliced jalapeños when cooking the vegetables.
- Substitute the chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different protein option, adjusting cooking times as necessary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg