Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Healthy Pineapple Chicken Stir Fry Recipe, a perfect dish for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This recipe features tender chicken breast sautéed with an array of colorful vegetables and sweet pineapple chunks, all coated in a tangy sauce. With its balance of savory and sweet notes, this stir fry is not just quick to make but also nutritious and customizable to suit your family’s taste preferences. Enjoy it on a bed of rice or alongside your favorite noodles for a delicious meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 small head broccoli, cut into small florets
- 1 (20 oz) can pineapple chunks
- ¼ cup pineapple juice, reserved from the can
- ¼ cup rice apple vinegar
- ⅓ cup soy sauce (or tamari)
- 1 ½ teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder (or cornstarch)
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned and fully cooked through. Remove from pan and drain excess liquid.
- In the same pan, add the remaining oil, followed by the diced onion, bell peppers, and broccoli. Stir-fry until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- In a small bowl, whisk together reserved pineapple juice, rice apple vinegar, soy sauce or tamari, sesame oil, and arrowroot powder until smooth.
- Return cooked chicken and pineapple to the pan with vegetables. Pour sauce over everything and stir well to combine. Cook until sauce thickens.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg