Easy Pineapple Chicken Stir Fry Crowd Pleaser

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks (or canned, drained)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1/4 cup pineapple juice
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
• Cooked white rice or steamed jasmine rice for serving

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium bowl, toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce until evenly coated. Set aside for 5 minutes.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Set the sauce aside.

3. 3

   Heat 1/2 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add the chicken and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove the chicken to a plate.

4. 4

   Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil to the wok. Add the bell peppers and stir-fry for 2 minutes until slightly tender. Add the garlic and ginger, and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

5. 5

   Add the pineapple chunks to the wok and stir-fry for 1 minute.

6. 6

   Return the cooked chicken to the wok. Pour the prepared sauce over everything and toss to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients.

7. 7

   Serve immediately over steamed rice, garnished with sliced green onions.