Description
This Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry is a colorful, quick, and flavorful dinner that balances sweet and savory perfectly. With juicy pineapple chunks, tender chicken, and crisp vegetables tossed in a tangy soy-pineapple sauce, it’s a healthy meal you’ll want on repeat—ready in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
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2 tablespoons avocado oil
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1.5 pounds raw chicken breasts, diced
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1 small red onion, diced
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1 red bell pepper, diced
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1 yellow bell pepper, diced
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1 small head broccoli, chopped into small florets
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20-ounce can pineapple chunks (reserve 1/4 cup juice)
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Sesame seeds, for garnish
Sauce:
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1/4 cup pineapple juice (from can)
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1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
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1/3 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
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1.5 teaspoons sesame oil
Instructions
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In a large skillet or wok, heat avocado oil over medium-high heat.
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Add diced chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes until fully cooked and lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
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In the same pan, add onion, peppers, and broccoli. Stir-fry for 5–6 minutes until vegetables are just tender.
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While veggies cook, whisk together pineapple juice, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a bowl.
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Return cooked chicken to the pan, add pineapple chunks, and pour sauce over everything.
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Stir-fry for another 3–4 minutes until everything is heated through and coated in sauce.
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Garnish with sesame seeds and serve immediately over rice or noodles if desired.
Notes
Swap chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different protein.
Add a teaspoon of cornstarch to the sauce for a thicker glaze.
Use fresh pineapple if preferred—just reserve 1/4 cup juice or use bottled pineapple juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Keywords: Pineapple Chicken, Stir Fry, Healthy Chicken Stir Fry, Easy Chicken Dinner, Gluten-Free Stir Fry, Asian Chicken