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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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
Slice the chicken breast into thin strips and season with salt and black pepper.
In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, and cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water, then set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
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.
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.
Add the sliced bell peppers and stir fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
Add the pineapple chunks to the skillet and stir fry for another 1 minute.
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.
Remove the skillet from heat and garnish the stir fry with sliced green onions.
Serve hot over cooked rice, if desired, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1863 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 44.9 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 386 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 3269 mg | 142% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 203.5 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.9 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 69.9 g | ||
| Protein | 160.7 g | 321% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 186 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 2683 mg | 57% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
