Description
This Healthy Pineapple Chicken Stir Fry is a 30-minute, gluten-free meal loaded with chicken, colorful vegetables, and a naturally sweet, tangy sauce. It’s easy to prepare, full of flavor, and perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
2 tbsp avocado oil, divided
1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 small red onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
1 small head broccoli, chopped into florets
1 (20 oz) can pineapple chunks (juice reserved)
Sesame seeds for garnish
Sauce:
1/4 cup pineapple juice (from the can)
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1/3 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
1.5 tsp toasted sesame oil
2 tbsp arrowroot powder (or cornstarch)
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken and cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it’s browned and fully cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Cook the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of avocado oil. Add the red onion, red and yellow bell peppers, and broccoli florets. Cook for 7-8 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften but still have a slight crunch.
- Make the Sauce: While the vegetables are cooking, whisk together the pineapple juice, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and arrowroot powder until smooth.
- Combine Everything: Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet with the vegetables. Pour in the sauce and add the pineapple chunks. Stir to combine.
- Thicken the Sauce: Simmer over medium heat for 5-6 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables evenly.
- Serve: Spoon the stir fry over rice, quinoa, or your favorite grain. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve hot.
Notes
Use fresh pineapple if desired. Add more veggies or spice it up with chili flakes. Store in an airtight container up to 4 days or freeze for 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Protein: 30g