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Healthy Pineapple Chicken Stir Fry Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-fry
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Description

This Healthy Pineapple Chicken Stir Fry is a delicious and satisfying meal that’s ready in just 40 minutes! Tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and juicy pineapple chunks are stir-fried in a flavorful Asian-inspired sauce. It’s a quick and easy recipe that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil, divided

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced

  • 1 small red onion, diced

  • 1 red bell pepper, diced

  • 1 yellow bell pepper, diced

  • 1 small head broccoli, cut into small florets

  • 1 (20 oz) can pineapple chunks

  • Sauce:

    • 1/4 cup pineapple juice (reserved from the can)
    • 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
    • 1/3 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
    • 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder (or cornstarch)

  • Garnish:

    • Sesame seeds
    • Cooked rice, for serving

Instructions

  1. Cook Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken and drain any excess liquid.
  2. Sautรฉ Vegetables: Add remaining avocado oil to the pan. Add onion, bell peppers, and broccoli florets. Cook until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  3. Make Sauce: While vegetables are cooking, whisk together pineapple juice, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce (or tamari), sesame oil, and arrowroot powder (or cornstarch) in a bowl.
  4. Combine and Finish: Add cooked chicken and pineapple chunks to the pan with the vegetables. Pour in the prepared sauce and stir to combine. Cook until the sauce thickens.
  5. Serve: Serve the stir-fry over cooked rice and garnish with sesame seeds.

Notes

  • You can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts, but adjust cooking time as needed.
  • If you don’t have arrowroot powder, you can substitute with cornstarch.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the stir-fry, such as snap peas or carrots.
  • For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (with ยฝ cup rice)
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Find it online: https://emilyquickdinners.com/healthy-pineapple-chicken-stir-fry-recipe/