Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ For the Stir-Fry

01 - 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
03 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
04 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or sesame oil
05 - 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (red, green, or yellow)
06 - 1 cup fresh or canned pineapple chunks, drained if canned
07 - 1/2 cup snap peas (optional)
08 - 1 small carrot, julienned
09 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1 teaspoon ginger, grated

→ For the Pineapple Stir-Fry Sauce

11 - 1/2 cup pineapple juice (from canned pineapple or fresh)
12 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce
13 - 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
14 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
15 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
16 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
17 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

→ For Serving

18 - 2 cups cooked jasmine rice or brown rice
19 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
20 - 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped

# Instructions:

01 - In a bowl, toss chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Let marinate for 5-10 minutes.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and set aside.
03 - Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
04 - In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed. Stir-fry bell peppers, snap peas, carrots, garlic, and ginger for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp. Add pineapple chunks and toss for another 30 seconds.
05 - Return the cooked chicken to the pan. Pour in the stir-fry sauce, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens (about 1-2 minutes). Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
06 - Serve hot over steamed jasmine rice or brown rice. Enjoy a sweet, tangy, and savory stir-fry in under 30 minutes!

# Notes:

01 - Protein Swap: Try shrimp, tofu, or beef instead of chicken.
02 - More Veggies: Add broccoli, mushrooms, or baby corn.
03 - Make It Spicier: Add sriracha or extra red pepper flakes.
04 - Gluten-Free Option: Use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.

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