Healthy Pineapple Chicken Stir Fry
This Healthy Pineapple Chicken Stir Fry Recipe is a vibrant and satisfying dish that brings together tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and sweet pineapple in a tangy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this quick meal takes just 40 minutes to prepare and cook, making it an ideal option for those looking for nutritious yet flavorful dinner ideas. The balance of savory chicken and sweet pineapple creates a delightful taste that appeals to both kids and adults alike. Plus, it’s versatile—feel free to customize with your favorite veggies or protein!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- ¼ cup pineapple juice (reserved from the can)
- ¼ cup rice apple vinegar
- â…“ cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 ½ teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder (or cornstarch)
- Sesame seeds
- Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken; cook until browned and cooked through, then remove from the pan.
- In the same pan, add the remaining avocado oil and stir-fry diced red onion, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and broccoli until tender-crisp.
- Whisk together reserved pineapple juice, rice apple vinegar, soy sauce (or tamari), sesame oil, and arrowroot powder (or cornstarch) until smooth.
- Return cooked chicken and pineapple chunks to the pan with vegetables. Pour the sauce over everything, stirring well to combine. Cook until the sauce thickens.
- Serve hot over cooked rice and garnish with sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 220g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg