Description
A deliciously vibrant stir-fry featuring tender chicken breast, colorful peppers, broccoli, and sweet pineapple chunks. Tossed in a savory-sweet sauce with a hint of sesame oil, this easy-to-make dish is a perfect balance of flavors that will brighten up any meal.
Ingredients
For the Stir-Fry:
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2 tbsp avocado oil
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1.5 lb 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 of broccoli, chopped into small florets
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20 oz can pineapple chunks (reserve juice for the sauce)
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Sesame seeds for garnish
For the Sauce:
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1/4 cup pineapple juice (from the can with chunks)
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1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
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1/3 cup soy sauce (tamari for gluten-free option)
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1.5 tsp sesame oil
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2 tbsp arrowroot powder (or cornstarch)
Instructions
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Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and arrowroot powder (or cornstarch) until smooth and combined. Set aside.
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Cook the Chicken: Heat avocado oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
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Stir-Fry the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the diced red onion, red pepper, yellow pepper, and broccoli. Stir-fry for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
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Add Pineapple and Chicken: Add the pineapple chunks to the skillet, followed by the cooked chicken. Stir to combine.
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Add the Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir everything together, ensuring the sauce evenly coats the ingredients. Let it cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and everything is heated through.
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Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle sesame seeds on top and serve immediately over rice or as is.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add some chili flakes or a splash of sriracha for heat.
You can substitute the pineapple chunks with fresh pineapple if you prefer a fresher taste.
This dish is great served over steamed rice or cauliflower rice for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Keywords: Pineapple chicken, stir-fry, chicken stir-fry, pineapple stir-fry, healthy stir-fry, quick dinner, sesame stir-fry