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Pineapple Chicken Skillet Stir Fry

Juicy Pineapple Chicken Skillet Stir Fry in 30 Minutes

This Pineapple Chicken Skillet Stir Fry is a sweet and savory dish that transforms weeknight dinners into something extraordinary.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian, Fusion
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pineapple Chicken Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil Canola or avocado oil preferred.
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs Moist protein option.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper Diced.
  • 1 cup Pineapple Chunks Fresh or canned in juice.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Freshly grated.
  • ¼ cup Soy Sauce Low-sodium recommended.
  • 2 tablespoons Hoisin Sauce Gluten-free versions are available.
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Can substitute with maple syrup.
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Dissolve in water before adding.
  • to taste Sesame Seeds Optional garnish.
  • 2 Green Onions Sliced, for garnish.

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pineapple Chicken Skillet Stir Fry
  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then add to the pan. Sauté for 6–8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  2. Add the diced red bell pepper and pineapple chunks to the skillet. Stir together and cook for about 4–5 minutes until veggies are tender yet crisp.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and ginger into the skillet. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, and reserved pineapple juice. Pour into the skillet and simmer for 2 minutes.
  5. Mix cornstarch with cold water until smooth. Stir into the skillet and cook for about 1 minute until the sauce thickens.
  6. Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve immediately over steamed rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in a skillet until warmed through.

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