Stir-Fried Chicken with Sweet Chili and Pineapple
A vibrant stir-fry combining tender chicken with sweet pineapple chunks and a tangy chili sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner. This asian-inspired chicken ready in about 25 minutes pairs thinly sliced chicken breast, fresh or canned pineapple chunks, stalks, chopped green onions for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 400 g, thinly sliced chicken breast
- 1 cup fresh or canned pineapple chunks
- 1 medium, sliced into strips red bell pepper
- 3 stalks, chopped green onions
- 3, minced garlic cloves
- 4 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp for garnish sesame seeds
- a handful, chopped for garnish fresh cilantro
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 2: Add 400 g thinly sliced chicken breast and 1/2 tsp salt, stir-frying for 5-6 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and slightly golden on edges.
- Step 3: Toss in 1 cup pineapple chunks and 1 medium sliced red bell pepper, stir-frying for 2 minutes until the peppers soften but remain crisp.
- Step 4: Stir in 4 tbsp sweet chili sauce and 2 tbsp soy sauce, cooking for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the chicken and vegetables.
- Step 5: Remove from heat, mix in 3 chopped green onions, and garnish with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and a handful of chopped fresh cilantro before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Stir-Fried Chicken with Sweet Chili and Pineapple take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Stir-Fried Chicken with Sweet Chili and Pineapple?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep thinly sliced chicken breast from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried Chicken with Sweet Chili and Pineapple?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Stir-Fried Chicken with Sweet Chili and Pineapple for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Stir-Fried Chicken with Sweet Chili and Pineapple?
Asian chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
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