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Pineapple Chicken Stir Fry

Pineapple Chicken Stir Fry: A Sweet & Savory Delight!

Enjoy a quick 20-minute Pineapple Chicken Stir Fry, combining juicy chicken, crispy vegetables, and sweet pineapple for a delicious homemade meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Stir Fry
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with any neutral oil
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Can substitute with shrimp or tofu
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger Freshly grated preferred
  • 0.5 tablespoon Garlic Fresh minced is best
  • 3 whole Green Onion Use whites in cooking, save greens for garnish
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Broccoli Any stir-fry-friendly vegetable can be used
  • 1 whole Red Bell Pepper Feel free to use any colored bell pepper
  • 1 cup Pineapple Chunks Fresh or canned
For the Sauce
  • 0.5 cup Pineapple Juice From the canned pineapple
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce Substitute tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Agave for vegan
  • 0.5 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional for heat
  • 1 tablespoon Corn Starch To thicken the sauce
For Serving (Optional)
  • 2 cups Steamed White Rice Can use quinoa or brown rice
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds Optional garnish

Equipment

  • Wok
  • frying pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat a large wok or frying pan over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes before adding 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  2. Once the oil shimmers, add 1 pound of diced boneless, skinless chicken breast. Season with approximately 1 teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of pepper, and sauté for 4–5 minutes until golden brown.
  3. When the chicken is nearly cooked, add 1 teaspoon of freshly grated ginger and ½ tablespoon of minced garlic. Cook for an additional 1–2 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat to medium, add the whites of 3 chopped green onions, 1 cup of broccoli florets, 1 sliced red bell pepper, and 1 cup of pineapple chunks, sauté for 4–5 minutes.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the juice from the pineapple, 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 teaspoon of grated ginger, and ½ tablespoon of minced garlic.
  6. Pour the sauce over the cooked vegetables in the pan, stirring well to coat. Cook for another 30–60 seconds until the sauce thickens.
  7. Add the cooked chicken back into the pan, tossing to coat in the sauce. Cook for an additional minute to heat through.
  8. Serve over a bed of steamed white rice or quinoa, garnish with green onion tops and sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. For better texture, eat within a few days of cooking.

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