Hold onto your crumpets, folks, because we’re about to embark on a gastronomic journey that’s as riveting as a British mystery novel and as satisfying as a perfectly brewed cuppa. Presenting the Exotic Pineapple and Chicken Stir-Fry—a dish that’s like a culinary voyage to distant flavourful lands, minus the jet lag.
Transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise with the exotic pineapple and chicken stir-fry. This recipe combines the sweetness of pineapple with savory chicken and a touch of heat, resulting in a flavor explosion that’s simply irresistible.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, thinly sliced
- 2 cups pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon chili paste (adjust to taste)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
Instructions:
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and chili paste to create the sauce.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok or skillet over high heat.
- Add the sliced chicken and stir-fry until it’s cooked through. Remove the chicken from the wok and set it aside.
- In the same wok, add a bit more oil if needed. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Add the diced red bell pepper and pineapple chunks. Stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes until the peppers are slightly softened.
- Return the cooked chicken to the wok and pour the prepared sauce over the ingredients.
- Toss everything together until the chicken, pineapple, and bell pepper are coated in the sauce.
- Allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves before serving.
- Serve this tropical delight over jasmine rice for a taste of paradise.