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Easy Weeknight Kung Pao Pineapple Chicken Stir Fry Recipe

Easy Weeknight Kung Pao Pineapple Chicken Stir Fry Recipe
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This Easy Weeknight Kung Pao Pineapple Chicken Stir Fry is a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, colorful vegetables, sweet pineapple, and a savory sauce for a perfect weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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Chicken:

  • 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Stir-Fry:

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
  • 1 zucchini, sliced into half-moons
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple, chopped into chunks

Sauce:

  • ¼ cup Kikkoman® Gluten-Free Kung Pao Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Kikkoman® Teriyaki Baste & Glaze with Honey & Pineapple

Garnish:

  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, chopped
  • Cooked rice for serving

Instructions

  1. Toss Chicken: Toss chicken with cornstarch until evenly coated.
  2. Cook Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  3. Add Flavors: Add ginger to the pan and cook for 1 minute. Add bell pepper, zucchini, and pineapple; stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until just tender.
  4. Sauce Time: Pour in kung pao sauce and teriyaki sauce. Stir to coat and cook for 2 to 3 more minutes until the sauce thickens.
  5. Final Touches: Remove from heat, top with green onions and peanuts. Serve hot over rice.

Notes

  • You can adjust the spiciness by adding more or less Kung Pao sauce.
  • Feel free to add more vegetables like snap peas or water chestnuts for extra crunch.

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Keywords: Kung Pao, Pineapple, Chicken, Stir Fry, Easy, Weeknight, Gluten-Free

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