Stir-Fried Chicken With Pineapple and Peppers

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Stir-fried chicken with pineapples and peppers is loaded with low-fat protein (in the chicken breast) and lots of vitamins (in the scallions, peppers, and pineapple). Plus, the dab of fresh ginger soothes stomachs and fights inflammation and blood clots. Serve with brown rice.

Submitted by USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper
Updated on July 13, 2023
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • ¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce

  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons mirin (sweetened Asian wine)

  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger root

  • 2 crushed garlic cloves

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

  • 2 tablespoons oil, preferably sesame oil

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut in 1-inch pieces

  • 6 large green onions, cut in 1-inch pieces

  • 2 cups fresh or frozen pepper strips

  • 1 (20 ounce) can chunk pineapple in juice

  • ¼ cup sliced almonds (Optional)

Directions

  1. Stir soy sauce, vinegar, mirin, ginger, garlic, and cornstarch together until well combined.

  2. Heat oil in a large skillet and stir-fry chicken until brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove from the skillet.

  3. Add green onions, peppers, and pineapple to the skillet; cook until heated through. Pour in soy sauce mixture and stir until thickened. Return chicken to the skillet and cook until heated through. Sprinkle with almonds.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

238 Calories
8g Fat
21g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 238
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Sodium 412mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 20g 40%
Vitamin C 55mg 61%
Calcium 58mg 4%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 519mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.