Description
This Healthy Pineapple Chicken Stir Fry is a flavorful and colorful dish that’s quick and easy to make. Tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and crisp veggies are stir-fried with a tasty sauce, creating a delicious meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Stir Fry:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
For the Sauce:
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)
For Serving:
- Cooked brown rice or quinoa
- Chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok. Cook chicken until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Stir Fry Veggies: In the same skillet, stir-fry bell peppers, onion, garlic, and ginger until slightly softened.
- Add Pineapple: Add pineapple chunks and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Make the Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and sesame oil. Pour into skillet and return chicken.
- Thicken Sauce: If desired, add cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened.
- Serve: Serve hot over rice or quinoa, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian version.
- For extra heat, add red pepper flakes or sriracha.
- This dish makes great leftovers for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups (without rice)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
