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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.
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.
I absolutely loved this pineapple chicken stir-fry recipe and once you give it a try you will too.
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Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry
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
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
