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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in China Sun Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 27 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 40
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 41
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 61
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 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 23%
- Protein 37.95 g Good Source 76%
- Carbohydrate 49.04 g 18%
- Total Fat 11.73 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 1.44 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 94.13 mg High 31%
- Sodium 660.99 mg High 29%
- Dietary Fiber 5.22 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 19.99 g --
- Added Sugars 1.65 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 119.39 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 2.08 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 381.21 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 40.99 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 102.76 mg Good Source 114%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
China Sun Pineapple Chicken Stir Fry is made with 13 ingredients and serves 3. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bell Pepper, Carrot, Chicken Breast, and Cornstarch. Each serving provides about 450.29 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is China Sun Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry made of?
- The main ingredients are Bell Pepper, Carrot, Chicken Breast, Cornstarch, Garlic. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make China Sun Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry?
- About 40 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 450.29 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is China Sun Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is China Sun Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry healthy?
- China Sun Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 450.29 calories and 37.95 g of protein, or 76% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 660.99 mg (29% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.44 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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