Description
A vibrant, sweet-and-savory stir-fry featuring tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and juicy pineapple chunks, all tossed in a flavorful sauce. This dish brings a tropical twist to your weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons avocado oil
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1.5 pounds boneless, skinless 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 broccoli, chopped into small florets
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1 (20 oz) can pineapple chunks, drained (reserve juice)
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1 tablespoon sesame oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons arrowroot powder (or cornstarch)
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1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
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1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
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1.5 teaspoons sesame oil
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1/4 cup pineapple juice (from the can)
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Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
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Heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
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Add the diced chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes.
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Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add the remaining avocado oil.
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Add the diced red onion, red and yellow bell peppers, and broccoli florets.
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Stir-fry the vegetables for about 5 minutes, until they begin to soften.
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Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
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Return the cooked chicken to the skillet.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the reserved pineapple juice, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and arrowroot powder until smooth.
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Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables.
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Stir well to coat everything evenly.
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Cook for an additional 2–3 minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
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Add the drained pineapple chunks and stir to combine.
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Cook for another 2 minutes, allowing the pineapple to heat through.
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Serve the stir-fry over rice and garnish with sesame seeds.
Notes
For added flavor, you can marinate the chicken in a mixture of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and grated ginger for 30 minutes before cooking.
Feel free to add other vegetables like snap peas or carrots to enhance the dish.
If you prefer a spicier kick, add a chopped red chili pepper along with the garlic
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Keywords: pineapple chicken stir-fry, healthy stir-fry, chicken and pineapple, quick dinner, gluten-free stir-fry