Pineapple Chicken Stir Fry (Print Version)

Vibrant sweet-savory stir fry with chicken, pineapple, and tangy chili sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 1.1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

→ Marinade/Sauce

02 - 3 tbsp sweet chili sauce
03 - 2 tbsp soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
04 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
05 - 1 tbsp honey
06 - 1 tsp toasted sesame oil

→ Vegetables & Fruit

07 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
08 - 1 green bell pepper, sliced
09 - 1 small red onion, sliced
10 - 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks (or canned, drained)
11 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
12 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

→ Others

13 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for stir-frying)
14 - 2 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
15 - 2 spring onions, sliced (for garnish)
16 - Cooked jasmine rice, for serving (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Whisk together the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and sesame oil in a bowl until well combined. Set aside.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and stir fry for 4–5 minutes until lightly browned and just cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
03 - Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the wok. Add garlic, ginger, red onion, and bell peppers. Stir fry for 2–3 minutes until just tender but still crisp.
04 - Return the chicken to the wok. Add pineapple chunks and pour in the prepared sauce. Stir fry everything together for another 2–3 minutes, allowing the sauce to bubble and thicken slightly.
05 - Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced spring onions. Serve hot over cooked jasmine rice if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sweet chili sauce caramelizes beautifully around the chicken creating those restaurant quality sticky bits we all secretly fight over
  • Everything cooks in one pan in under 30 minutes meaning less cleanup and more time to actually enjoy dinner
02 -
  • Do not crowd the pan when cooking the chicken or it will steam instead of sear, work in batches if your wok is smaller
  • Prep everything before you turn on the stove because stir frying goes fast and you do not want to be chopping while things are burning
03 -
  • If you want it spicier, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a sliced fresh chili with the aromatics
  • Firm tofu works great as a vegetarian alternative, just press it well first so it does not water down the sauce

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