Ingredients
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, diced into 1-inch pieces
1 small white onion, diced into 1-inch pieces
½ pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces (ends trimmed)
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
3 cloves garlic, 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:
¾ cup chicken or vegetable stock
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Optional: 1–2 tablespoons sriracha for spice
Instructions
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Season the Chicken: Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and sauté 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through. Remove chicken with a slotted spoon and set aside.
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Cook the Vegetables: Add remaining oil to the pan. Toss in bell pepper, onion, and asparagus. Stir-fry 4–5 minutes until crisp-tender. Add ginger, garlic, and pineapple. Cook 2 minutes until fragrant.
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Return the Chicken: Add chicken back to the pan. Stir to combine with vegetables and pineapple.
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Add the Sauce: Whisk all sauce ingredients until smooth. Pour over stir-fry and cook 1–2 minutes, stirring, until thickened and glossy.
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Serve and Garnish: Remove from heat. Serve warm over rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes