Description
This Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry recipe combines tender chicken pieces with colorful bell peppers, sweet pineapple chunks, and a flavorful sauce for a delightful Asian-inspired dish. It’s a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors that’s quick and easy to prepare for a delicious weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
For the Stir-Fry:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks or canned in juice, drained
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
For the Sauce:
- 1/3 cup pineapple juice
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Coat Chicken: Toss chicken with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until coated.
- Cook Chicken: Cook chicken in 1 tablespoon of oil until golden. Set aside.
- Prepare Stir-Fry: Sauté bell peppers, garlic, ginger, and pineapple in remaining oil.
- Make Sauce: Whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and cornstarch slurry.
- Combine: Pour sauce into skillet, add chicken, and cook until heated through.
- Serve: Serve over rice or cauliflower rice.
Notes
- Add snap peas or broccoli for extra vegetables.
- Use boneless chicken thighs for a juicier texture.
- For a spicier kick, stir in chili garlic sauce or red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
