Healthy Pineapple Chicken Stir Fry
This Healthy Pineapple Chicken Stir Fry Recipe is a vibrant and delicious dish that brings together tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and sweet pineapple in a savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this meal is not only quick to prepare but packed with nutrition. The delightful balance of flavors makes it an excellent choice for family dinners or casual gatherings. With its bright colors and satisfying taste, this stir fry is sure to become a favorite in your home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 small red onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 small head broccoli
- 20 oz can pineapple chunks
- ¼ cup pineapple juice (reserved from the can)
- ¼ cup rice apple vinegar
- ⅓ cup soy sauce or tamari
- 1.5 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder or cornstarch
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove from the pan.
- In the same pan, add remaining oil and stir-fry diced onion, bell peppers, and broccoli until tender-crisp.
- Whisk together pineapple juice, rice apple vinegar, soy sauce or tamari, sesame oil, and arrowroot powder in a bowl.
- Return chicken and pineapple chunks to the pan; pour the sauce over everything and stir well until thickened.
- Serve hot over cooked rice and garnish with sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 85mg