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Pineapple Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry

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This Pineapple Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry takes about 20 minutes to make, and is full of the BEST fresh sweet and savory flavors. | gimmesomeoven.com

Lately, I’ve been asking everyone I know to tell me their go-to favorite meal that they make most often for dinner at home. Not the kind of dinner that they maybe aspire to make all of the time (you know, the 100% local, organic, everything-from-scratch, three-course meals of our dreams). I’m talking what the meals that we all actually make regularly…and love. It’s been so interesting!

Some trends I’ve noticed?!

It seems like just about all of my friends’ favorite meals can all be made in 30 minutes or less. (Not surprising…and awesome.)  More of my friends are cooking vegetarian or mostly-meatless than ever before. (Also how I roll, especially now being engaged to a vegetarian.)  So many friends gave a shout-out to their favorite store-bought chopped salads, which they tend to eat on their own or gussy up with a few extra ingredients. (Holla to my current fave — the kale caesar from Costco!)  There’s lots and lots of roasting going on…and avocado toasting. (Yum and yum.)  And interestingly, quite a few people have mentioned that their go-to recipes tend to fall in the same category as mine:

Stir-fry.

Oh my goodness, it’s no secret on here that I love a good stir-fry. But what people may not know is that I tend to love a good stir-fry — oh — at least two or three times a week. ? Stir fries are without a doubt my favorite go-to meal when I need to whip up something quick. They’re quick. They’re healthy. They’re delicious. And best of all, they’re super easy to customize to whatever kind of seasonings I’m craving that moment, be it Mexican, Thai, Italian, Indian, Moroccan, you name it. I just round up whatever random veggies I have in the fridge (or the freezer), maybe add in a protein (which in my house, more often than not, is usually frozen shrimp), add some sort of seasoning or sauce that sounds good, and — ba da bing, ba da boom — a satisfying stir-fry is usually sizzling in the skillet and ready to go in just 15 or 20 minutes.

One of my recent faves? This delicious pineapple ginger chicken number.

This delicious Pineapple Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry is totally delicious, and ready to go in about 20 minutes! | gimmesomeoven.com

Many of you have probably heard me mention before that I have an ongoing little obsession with picking up a fresh pineapple every time I go to ALDI, which is usually at least a few times a month, so it’s not unusual for pineapple to make an appearance in a stir-fry. But this particular version that I made for lunch last week — and then promptly ate for leftovers the rest of the week — ended up being so delicious that I had to share it with you.

 

It’s made with a super quick and easy stir-fry sauce and tender chicken. (<– Or you could easily sub in shrimp, tofu, beef, you name it!)

This 20-Minute Pineapple Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry can be made with your favorite veggies, and it's so easy and delicious! | gimmesomeoven.com

I also added in some fresh asparagus, bell pepper, onions and green onions that I had on hand. But really, just about any stir-fry-friendly veggies would work here.

This 20-Minute Pineapple Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry is quick and easy to make, and so delicious!! | gimmesomeoven.com

And best of all? The entire thing was ready to from start to finish in just 20 minutes.

My kind of meal. ?

So cheers to the recipes that we all actually make and love IRL. And also, a big cheers to all of you out there making them happen. I wish you all a delicious week of good, real food ahead!

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Pineapple Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry

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  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

This delicious Pineapple Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry is quick and easy to make, and full of the best sweet and savory fresh flavors!


Ingredients

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Stir-Fry Ingredients:

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • salt and freshly-cracked black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil or olive oil, divided
  • 1 green bell pepper, cored and diced into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 small white onion, peeled and diced into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces (with ends trimmed off)
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen pineapple chunks
  • 1 batch stir-fry sauce (see below)
  • toppings: thinly-sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds

Stir-Fry Sauce Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup chicken or vegetable stock
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • optional: 1-2 tablespoons sriracha (if you’d like a spicier sauce)

Instructions

To Make The Stir-Fry:

  1. Season the chicken with a few pinches of salt and freshly-cracked black pepper.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saute pan or wok over medium-high heat.  Add chicken and saute for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink on the inside.  Transfer chicken with a slotted spoon to a separate plate, and set aside.
  3. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan, and add the bell pepper, onion and asparagus.  Saute for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the veggies reach your desired level of doneness.  (I saute until the onion is almost completely soft; I like it just a little bit crispy in a stir-fry.)  Then add in the ginger, garlic and pineapple, and toss to combine.  Saute for 1-2 more minutes, or until the garlic is fragrant.  Add the chicken back in, then stir in the sauce and let it cook for 1-2 minutes or until it has thickened, stirring occasionally.
  4. Serve warm, garnished with your desired toppings.  Or transfer to a sealed container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

To Make The Stir-Fry Sauce:

  1. Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl until combined.

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37 comments on “Pineapple Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry”

  1. Stir-fries are my favourite dinner too! I’m lucky I’m Chinese and there are so many traditional Asian recipes that are stir-fries. I get to eat it all the time.

    Charmaine Ng

  2. I looooove stir fries – and this looks so delicious and healthy! I love how quick it is too, another great recipe for the collection ;)

  3. This looks AMAZING! I love the quick tutorial on cutting up a pineapple too. I’m definitely in the “make it quick” camp. I’d give anything to have the time to whip up long slow cooked meals, but alas, I don’t have that luxury, so quick stir fry recipes are just what the doctor ordered! xo

  4. 30 minute meals are lifesavers! And this one looks like a delicious life saver. 

  5. I’ve got a small nit-picking item to point out. Once the chicken has been stir fried it is set aside. The vegetables, fruit and seasonings are then sauteed and the stir-fry sauce is added.  Everything is then served warm and garnished.  Meanwhile the chicken remains where it was set aside.  (lol)

    I’m a non practising chemist and I find cooking to be so much like the organic labs I took as a university student.  We were presented with set of instructions (a recipe) for preparing a particular compound, (a meal) including a list of the chemicals (ingredients) required.  We worked in a laboratory (kitchen) and used beakers, flasks, bunsen burners, magnetic stirrers (pots, pans, gas stoves, mixers).  We would be graded on how closely we followed the instructions. Our grades would be adjusted if anything, other than the desired compound (meal), was left over (the chicken). In my lab report (this comment) I would have to explain to the professor (my wife) why the chicken was left over. 

  6. Just made this, one kid loved it, the other just ate the chicken (veggies are a hard sell sometimes here). Real easy, forgot to take a pic, but it looks like the above. Only change I might make would be to add a chopped up Serrano for some heat. Oh, alos used a bit of chicken stock to help steam veggies to get them up to temp quicker. Overall though, good meal. Thanks.

    • Thanks for sharing with us, Bill — we’re so glad to hear it was a hit (and we think some serrano pepper in this would be awesome)! :)

  7. I put on my big girl pants and bought a pineapple at the grocery store for the FIRST TIME to make this recipe! :) Why did I wait so long? Super easy – and this meal was delicious!

  8. So our stir fry game is uaually chicken + a bag of frozen stir fry veggies. And it’s fine but it’s not great and I’m getting sick of it. But it’s a GREAT way to get a ton of veggies in.
    I feel like a real noob but the thought of following an actual stir fry recipe has never crossed my mind. I can’t WAIT to make this!

  9. This looks Awesome! I cherish the speedy instructional exercise on cutting up a pineapple as well. I’m certainly in the “make it brisk” camp. I’d offer anything to have sufficient energy to throw together long moderate cooked suppers, however too bad, I don’t have that extravagance, so speedy panfry formulas are exactly what the specialist requested!

  10. This looks great, and I love the short prep and cook time! I’m going to try it this weekend.

  11. Made this Sunday night for dinner; it was good. Had leftovers for lunch today and it was AMAZING. Flavors really blend well together.

  12. Hi Ali, That is a great recipe that I plan to try this weekend. I found your site looking for a breakfast casserole recipe I am making for my staff tomorrow. I’m going to use your vegetarian casserole (w/egg) but am going to substitute the feta with some type of soft”ish” Swiss cheese, whatever is on sale (and good) at the market. Thanks again, you have some awesome recipes.
    Kind regards, Jeff Purdie

  13.  I tried this last night. I was missing the toasted sesame oil but went ahead anyway. 
    I think it turned out good. Wondering how different it might be with the oil
    For sure next time I will use it. Your recipes are wonderful 

  14. Ooooo I can’t wait to try this! Do you think it would be fine to make and then freeze for later? I’m 38 weeks pregnant and looking for yummy freezer friendly meals.

    • Hi April! Yes, we think this should freeze well — and congrats to you! :)

  15. Substituted asparagus for mange tout- a lovely, easy dinner packed with veggies.
    Delicious! 
    Loving trying your recipes for my family,  here in the U.K. 

  16. Love your blog. this popped up when searching chicken and pineapple for dinner tonight. I love that your sauce looks light and healthy vs. goopy sweet and sour recipes I was coming across during my search.

  17. So, so yummy!  Thanks for this great recipe. It will be a staple in our home. ?

  18. Yummy! This looks amazing! I love all the flavors , it’s my kind of dish. And your photos are eye-popping!

  19. I made this dish just as the directions stated and I came out absolutely wonderful I wouldn’t change a thing thank you for sharing






  20. When do you add the sesame oil?

  21. Loved this! Super saucy! Subbed in green beans since my grocery store was out of asparagus. Frozen pineapple chunks reduced the amount of things I had to chop. Doubled the recipe and it was perfect for meal prep. I loved the flavor combos! I definitely recommend adding sriracha or maybe a little chili garlic sauce to the sauce mixture.