Description
Pineapple Chicken Stir Fry is a quick, vibrant dish that combines tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and fresh vegetables. This easy-to-make recipe delivers an explosion of flavors, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 2 cups bell peppers (chopped)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup carrots (sliced)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (minced or grated)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: wash veggies and cut chicken, bell peppers, carrots, and broccoli.
- Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Stir-fry chicken pieces for about 5 minutes until browned; remove and set aside.
- In the same wok, add garlic, ginger, bell peppers, broccoli, and carrots; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender yet crisp.
- Return chicken to the wok along with pineapple; pour in soy sauce and honey. Mix well for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot over rice or noodles and garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For variations, substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu. Feel free to add your favorite veggies like snap peas or zucchini for added color and nutrition.