Description
Succulent pineapple chicken stir-fry brings tropical zest to your dinner table with a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. Colorful ingredients dance together, creating a quick and delightful meal that will satisfy your craving for something extraordinary.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (0.45 kg) boneless, skinless chicken breast (or thighs), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup fresh or canned pineapple chunks (drained if canned)
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (red, green, or yellow)
- ½ cup snap peas (optional)
- 1 small carrot, julienned
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice or brown rice
- ½ cup pineapple juice (from canned pineapple or fresh)
- 3 tbsps soy sauce
- 2 tbsps green onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (or sesame oil)
- 1 tbsp honey (or brown sugar)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch (mixed with 1 tbsp water)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: Coat chicken pieces with soy sauce and cornstarch, allowing flavors to penetrate for a brief period.
- Craft Sauce: Blend pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes into a harmonious liquid, incorporating cornstarch for thickening.
- Sear Protein: Ignite a large skillet or wok with oil, then rapidly cook chicken until golden and thoroughly done, extracting and reserving for later integration.
- Vegetable Symphony: Utilize the same cooking vessel to flash-sauté bell peppers, snap peas, carrots, garlic, and ginger, maintaining vibrant crispness while adding pineapple chunks for a tropical twist.
- Unify Elements: Reintroduce chicken to the pan, cascading the prepared sauce and stirring continuously until the mixture transforms into a glossy, cohesive creation.
- Presentation: Transfer the aromatic stir-fry atop steamed jasmine or brown rice, garnishing with sesame seeds and green onions for a final flourish of flavor and visual appeal.
Notes
- Use the 5-10 minute marinating time to prep vegetables and sauce, maximizing kitchen efficiency and ensuring tender, flavorful chicken.
- Stir-fry vegetables briefly to maintain their vibrant color, crunch, and nutritional value; overcooking leads to mushy, bland textures.
- Customize red pepper flakes quantity based on heat tolerance; start with a pinch and gradually increase for personalized spiciness without overwhelming the dish.
- Select jasmine or brown rice with slightly sticky consistency to absorb sauce perfectly, enhancing overall flavor and dining experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg