Description
Pineapple Chicken Stir Fry is a delightful fusion of juicy chicken, sweet pineapple, and vibrant vegetables, creating a colorful dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners. This quick and easy recipe bursts with flavor and is sure to impress your family and friends. With tender chunks of chicken, aromatic garlic, and the refreshing touch of green onions, this stir fry transports you to a tropical paradise. Ideal for busy schedules, it comes together in just minutes while allowing for customizable ingredients based on your preference.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3-4)
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks (or 1 medium ripe pineapple)
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed red and green)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 green onions (sliced)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and pineapple into similar-sized chunks.
- Sauté the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add garlic and ginger: Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Incorporate veggies and pineapple: Add bell peppers and pineapple; stir-fry until softened but still crunchy (3-4 minutes).
- Add sauce: Pour soy sauce over the mixture; stir well to coat all ingredients evenly. Cook for an additional minute or two.
- Finish with green onions: Sprinkle sliced green onions on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg