Description
A delightful meal that combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and juicy pineapple with a perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams (1 lb) chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for cooking)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon chili sauce (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Cooked rice or noodles (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by cutting it into bite-sized pieces and seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Chop the vegetables: slice the bell peppers and mince the garlic and ginger.
- Make the sauce by whisking together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and chili sauce.
- Cook the chicken in a skillet with vegetable oil until browned and cooked through, then set aside.
- Stir-fry the garlic, ginger, bell peppers, and pineapple in the same skillet until tender-crisp.
- Combine the chicken with the vegetables and pour the sauce over, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot over cooked rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for 30 minutes for deeper flavor.
- Use high heat for quick cooking to lock in moisture.
- Add vegetables in stages based on cooking time.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Freeze for up to three months if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Sweet and Spicy, Pineapple, Chicken, Stir-Fry, Quick Meal