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Pineapple Chicken Stir Fry

Pineapple Chicken Stir Fry: Quick, Sweet, and Savory Delight

An easy Pineapple Chicken Stir Fry that delivers a quick, delicious meal in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 244
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stir Fry
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or sesame oil for a nutty taste
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast can replace with tofu or shrimp
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger (grated)
  • 0.5 tablespoons Garlic (minced) divided
  • 3 Green Onion use whites for cooking and greens for garnish
  • 1 cup Broccoli can swap with green beans or snap peas
  • 1 sliced Red Bell Pepper can replace with any bell pepper variety
  • 1 cup Pineapple Chunks canned or fresh
  • 0.5 cup Pineapple Juice
  • 0.25 cup Soy Sauce opt for tamari to make it gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Honey maple syrup is a vegan alternative
  • to taste Red Pepper Flakes add for spice
  • 1 tablespoon Corn Starch
For Garnish
  • to taste Sesame Seeds optional
  • to taste Green Onion (tops) optional for garnish
For Serving
  • 4 servings Steamed White Rice or quinoa/cauliflower rice for a low-carb option

Equipment

  • Wok or Frying Pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a large wok or frying pan over medium-high heat.
    Pineapple Chicken Stir Fry
  2. Cook the chicken seasoned with salt and pepper for about 5-6 minutes.
    Pineapple Chicken Stir Fry
  3. Add ginger, garlic, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
    Pineapple Chicken Stir Fry
  4. Add the whites of green onions, broccoli, bell pepper, and pineapple chunks; cook for 3-4 minutes.
    Pineapple Chicken Stir Fry
  5. Prepare the sauce with pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes, and corn starch; whisk until smooth.
    Pineapple Chicken Stir Fry
  6. Combine the sauce with chicken and vegetables, cooking until it thickens, about 30-60 seconds.
    Pineapple Chicken Stir Fry
  7. Serve and garnish with sesame seeds and green onion tops over rice.
    Pineapple Chicken Stir Fry

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 244kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 29gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 921mgPotassium: 561mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Prep ingredients ahead of time to streamline cooking. Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safety.

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