Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Chicken Stir Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-22 · Updated 2026-05-22

A vibrant stir fry combining tender chicken with sweet pineapple chunks and a tangy-spicy sauce that livens up any weeknight dinner. This Asian fusion recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breast, pineapple chunks, red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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

• 1 lb, cut into 1-inch strips chicken breast
• 1 cup fresh or canned, drained pineapple chunks
• 1 medium, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
• 1 cup trimmed and halved green beans
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 3 tbsp water
• 2 sliced for garnish scallions
• 1 tsp for garnish sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1/2 tsp red chili flakes, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 3 tbsp water until smooth; set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb chicken breast strips to the skillet and stir fry for 5-6 minutes until golden and cooked through.
4. Step 4: Add 1 cup pineapple chunks, 1 medium sliced red bell pepper, and 1 cup halved green beans; stir fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
5. Step 5: Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring continuously for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat, garnish with 2 sliced scallions and 1 tsp sesame seeds before serving.