China Sun Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry
China Sun Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry is bright and balanced, pairing tender chicken with juicy pineapple, crisp carrots, and bell pepper in a glossy soy sauce with a gentle kick of heat. The ginger and garlic deepen the flavor while the vinegar keeps it lively and fresh. Serve it for a quick weeknight dinner over rice when you’re craving sweet-heat comfort.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves3
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat; cook the chicken and carrots in the hot oil until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the carrots are tender, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Stir in the garlic and ginger; cook for another 1 minute.
- 3
Add the shallots and bell pepper; cook for another 1 minute.
- 4
Whisk together 3 tablespoons of the reserved liquid from the canned pineapple chunks with the pineapple chunks, the water, soy sauce, cornstarch, vinegar, and pepper flakes; stir this into the chicken and vegetable mixture and bring to a boil, stirring until the sauce thickens.
- Calories 450.29 kcal High
- Protein 37.95 g Good Source
- Carbs 49.04 g Moderate
- Total Fat 11.73 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.44 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 94.13 mg High
- Sodium 491.7 mg High
- Fiber 5.22 g Moderate
- Sugar 19.99 g High
- Added Sugar 1.65 g Low Source
- Calcium 327.64 mg Good Source
- Iron 2.08 mg Moderate
- Potassium 381.21 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 32.51 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 139.97 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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