Pineapple Hot Pepper Chicken Stir Fry
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and flavorful Pineapple Hot Pepper Chicken Stir Fry. Bursting with sweet and spicy notes, this quick 30-minute dish combines tender strips of chicken breast with juicy pineapple chunks, colorful bell peppers, and a kick of heat from finely chopped hot peppers. Tossed in a glossy, umami-rich honey-soy sauce, this stir fry achieves the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy. Enhanced by aromatic garlic and a garnish of fresh green onions, this recipe pairs beautifully with steamed rice for a complete meal. Perfect for satisfying your cravings for bold, fresh flavors, this dish is a crowd-pleaser that's as easy to make as it is delicious. Keywords: sweet and spicy chicken stir fry, pineapple chicken recipe, quick stir fry dinner, easy weeknight meals.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb Chicken breast, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup Pineapple chunks, fresh or canned
- 2 Bell peppers, assorted colors, sliced
- 1 Hot pepper (such as red chili or serrano), finely chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp Soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 2 tsp Cornstarch
- 1 tbsp Water
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 2 Green onions, sliced for garnish
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 2 cups Cooked rice (optional, for serving)
Directions
Step 1
Slice the chicken breast into thin strips and season with salt and black pepper.
Step 2
In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, and cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water, then set aside.
Step 3
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Step 4
Add the chicken strips to the skillet and stir fry until fully cooked and lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Step 5
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the same skillet. Add minced garlic and chopped hot pepper, stir-frying for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 6
Add the sliced bell peppers and stir fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
Step 7
Add the pineapple chunks to the skillet and stir fry for another 1 minute.
Step 8
Return the chicken to the skillet and pour the soy sauce mixture over the ingredients. Toss everything together to coat evenly and let the sauce thicken for 1-2 minutes.
Step 9
Remove the skillet from heat and garnish the stir fry with sliced green onions.
Step 10
Serve hot over cooked rice, if desired, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1476.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1862.7 |
| Total Fat 44.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 16.9g | |
| Cholesterol 385.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3268.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 203.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 69.9g | |
| Protein 160.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 59.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 185.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2682.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories