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    April 28, 2020 — Updated June 5, 2020 — by Julie — Leave a Comment

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    Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry

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    Pineapple chicken stir-fry is a quick and easy meal made in under 30 minutes! This recipe is made with cubed chicken breast, juicy pineapple chunks, fresh vegetables, and a sweet and savory sauce. 

    Serve this with white rice or inside a fresh carved pineapple. This pineapple chicken stir-fry is not just healthier than take-out it’s also much more delicious.

    pineapple chicken stir-fry over white rice on a white plate with a fork on the side and skillet in the background.

    Saying I’m obsessed with cooking Chinese style dinners is an understatement. You are going to love this pineapple chicken stir-fry. Not only is it much healthier to cook at home it’s also much more economical. Also, I love that most Asian recipes include tons of veggies and protein. Stir-fry recipes are my personal favorite because they can be made with almost anything you have in the fridge.

    How To Make Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry

    First, you’ll want to season the chicken with salt and pepper and cook for 5-6 minutes or until the chicken is no longer pink. Remove the chicken from the skillet, add additional oil and throw in the vegetables. Cook the veggies for 5 minutes over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Stir in the fresh garlic and cook until fragrant. In a small bowl, whisk the pineapple juice, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, chicken broth, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Add the chicken back to the skillet along with the stir-fry sauce. Bring to a boil and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce thickens nicely. Serve and enjoy.

    Recipe Tips and Variations

    • Chicken breast cooks extremely quickly, do not overcook it. Overcooking chicken breasts will result in tough dry meat.
    • Use chicken thighs instead of chicken if you prefer.
    • Add some fresh chilies, sriracha sauce, or crushed red pepper if you want a little spice.
    • Garnish with green onions, toasted peanuts, and sesame seeds if desired.
    • Use canned or fresh pineapple, I don’t recommend frozen pineapple for this recipe.
    • Serve with noodles, brown rice, or white rice for a complete meal.

     

    chicken, vegetables, fruit, and white rice on a white plate with a fork.

     

    I absolutely loved this pineapple chicken stir-fry recipe and once you give it a try you will too.

    More Delicious Recipes You’ll Enjoy: 

    • Spicy Honey Shrimp and Broccoli 
    • Crab Rangoons
    • Shrimp Fried Rice

    You can find more delicious recipes and cooking tutorial videos on Youtube and Facebook.

    pineapple chicken stir-fry over white rice on a white plate with a fork on the side and skillet in the background.

    Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry

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    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: American, Asian, Asian American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 437kcal
    Author: Julie Maestre
    Delicious and incredibly addicting sweet and savory stir-fry recipe! A quick and easy recipe that the entire family will enjoy.

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb chicken breast cut into chunks
    • 1 onion yellow
    • 1 red bell pepper seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
    • 2 cups broccoli
    • 2 garlic cloves finely minced
    • 20 ounce pineapple chunks canned
    • 1/4 tsp ginger grated
    • 1/4 cup soy sauce
    • 1/3 cup chicken stock
    • 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
    • 1/4 cup brown sugar
    • 2 tsp cornstarch
    • 2 tsp water
    • 2 tbsp oil
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, pour 1 tablespoon olive oil and heat over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Brown chicken on all sides until cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
    • To the skillet, add the remaining oil. Then add the onion, bell pepper, and broccoli. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes or until the vegetables begin to soften slightly. Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant.
    • Place the chicken back into the skillet and stir. In a small bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, soy sauce, chicken broth, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, water, and cornstarch. Pour over the chicken and vegetables.
    • Bring to a boil and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until the sauce begins to thicken. 
    • Add the pineapple chunks to the skillet and heat through. Serve over rice garnished with sliced green onions, if desired.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 437kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 1363mg | Potassium: 939mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 1320IU | Vitamin C: 96mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2mg
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