Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Healthy Pineapple Chicken Stir Fry, a delightful dish that effortlessly brings together tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and sweet pineapple. This quick and nutritious stir fry is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With a balance of savory and sweet flavors, it’s not only satisfying but also packed with nutrients. Enjoy it over rice or in lettuce wraps for a fun twist!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 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 florets
- 20 oz can pineapple chunks (reserve juice)
- ¼ cup rice apple vinegar
- ⅓ cup soy sauce or tamari
- 1½ teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder or cornstarch
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through (about 10 minutes). Remove from the pan.
- In the same pan, add remaining avocado oil and stir-fry red onion, bell peppers, and broccoli until crisp-tender (5–7 minutes).
- In a bowl, whisk together reserved pineapple juice, rice apple vinegar, soy sauce or tamari, sesame oil, and arrowroot powder until smooth.
- Return the chicken and pineapple chunks to the pan. Pour the sauce over everything and stir well to combine. Cook until the sauce thickens (about 2–3 minutes).
- Serve hot over cooked rice, garnished with sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg