Description
A delightful dish combining the tropical sweetness of pineapples with savory chicken and colorful vegetables, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 bell pepper, sliced (red or yellow for added color)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening the sauce)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional garnishes: sesame seeds, green onions
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Gather and chop all ingredients, including the chicken, vegetables, and pineapple, before starting the cooking process.
- Marinate Chicken (Optional): In a bowl, combine chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce. Allow it to marinate for 10 minutes for extra flavor.
- Heat Oil: In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Cook Chicken: Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes or until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Stir-Fry Vegetables: In the same skillet, add broccoli, bell pepper, and carrot. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they are tender yet crisp.
- Add Garlic and Ginger: Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet and stir-fry for another minute until fragrant.
- Combine Chicken and Pineapple: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add in fresh pineapple chunks and stir well.
- Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the remaining soy sauce, honey or maple syrup, and cornstarch (if using). Pour the mixture over the chicken and vegetables.
- Final Cook: Stir everything together, allowing the sauce to thicken if cornstarch is used. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Season and Serve: Taste the stir-fry and season with salt and pepper as needed. Remove from heat.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavors.
- Chop vegetables in advance if you are short on time.
- Adjust the sweetness of the sauce to your preference.
- Add chili peppers or hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- The recipe can be doubled for larger servings.
- Canned pineapple can be used if drained well.
- Ground ginger can be substituted for fresh ginger, use sparingly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg