Tropical Island Chicken Stir-Fry is a flavorful combination of tender chicken, red bell pepper, pineapple chunks, and a mouthwatering sweet and sour sauce. With a 30-minute cooking time, this dish offers a simple yet satisfying dinner experience.
In a mixing bowl, combine the reserved pineapple juice, chicken broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes if desired. Mix well and set aside half of the sauce.
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Cut the chicken breast into 1-inch pieces, season with salt and black pepper, and marinate in half of the prepared sauce for 10 minutes.
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Preheat a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil, and cook the marinated chicken for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until almost cooked through.
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Stir in the diced red bell pepper, cooking for 2-3 minutes until softened.
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Add the pineapple chunks and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
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Pour the remaining reserved sauce into the skillet, stir, and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
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In a separate small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and water until smoothly combined, and gradually add this slurry to the skillet to thicken the sauce to your desired consistency. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
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Garnish the Stir-Fry with sesame seeds and chopped green onion before serving.