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Heyy! Happy mid-week!!
So I have been sitting here for the past 30 minutes just kind of brainstorming about what I should chat with you guys about today and so far I got,ย nottah.
Other than the fact that I received this crazy mean email. Plus a few other not so awesome and or unfriendly things have happened recently and itโs totally got meย wondering how people can be so mean sometimes. I mean, like high school is over. Letโs just be grown ups and keep our mouth shut if weโve got nothing nice to say, you know? No one is forcing anyone to do anything here.
Whatever. Thatโs life, it can be a tad cruel at times, but itโs mostly awesome, so I am going to try to stop stressing about the email.
And since, my life is on the boring side today and I have nothing to ramble on about, let me tell you about this fast and easy chicken and grilled pineapple stir fry.
I love a good stir fry, but I especially love them in the summer. This is mostly because itโs what my dad used to make us in the summertime when I was a kid. Nights where pretty hot and humid living on the lake in Ohio, so oftentimes my dad would just throw a bunch of veggies in a skillet, add some chicken and soy sauce and call it a dadโs summer stir fry. Of course there would be rice and cashews for topping because thatโs just how this family does it, but the point is, stir fry was always my favorite.
I really just liked the veggies doused in soy sauce. Iโd eat all the red peppers and broccoli and the boys would eat the chicken. It worked out well.
When I began taking over family meals, our stir fry ingredients got a little more creative and the sauces a little more complexโฆwhich means I didnโt just douse everything in soy sauceโฆnot that I have an issue with that because I kind of love salty food (it runs in the family), but I thought it might be nice, and a bit healthier, to get a bit more creative with little tweaks.
Todayโs stir fry is sweet Thai peanut chili with a side of grilled fresh pineapple chunks.
It. Is. PERFECT. Like the best light, fast, simple and healthy weeknight, summertime meal and perfect for busy weeknights.
30 Minute Sweet Thai Chili Peanut Chicken and Grilled Pineapple Stir Fry.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup sweet thai chili sauce
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons thai red curry paste
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce (optional, but so good!)
- 1 tablespoon gresh ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced or grated
- juice of 1 lime
- 1 pound boneless skinless, chicken, cubed
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 carrots, shredded
- 1/2 cup shelled edamame
- 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 of a medium pineapple, cut into triangles
- [sesame rice | https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/30-minute-korean-beef-toasted-sesame-rice/] or [coconut rice | https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/simple-summertime-basil-chicken-curry-coconut-ginger-lime-rice/], for serving
Instructions
- In blender, combine the soy sauce, sweet thai chili sauce, peanut butter, rice vinegar, thai red curry past, fish sauce, ginger, garlic and juice of 1 lime. Blend until smooth and combined.
- Heat a large wok or skillet over high heat. Drizzle the pan with a little peanut oil and once hot, add the chicken in a single layer, stirring once or twice until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Once the chicken is cooked, add another drizzle of peanut oil to the pan and then add the red pepper. Continue cooking for 3-5 minutes. Next add the carrots and edamame.
- Slowly stir in about 1/2-3/4 of the sauce and bring to a simmer, cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in the basil.
- Meanwhile, heat the grill or a grill pan to high. Once hot, brush the pineapple with a little peanut oil and sear on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from the grill.
- Divide the rice among plates and or bowls. Top with stir fry + pineapple. If desired serve with fresh red chili pepper slices, basil and limes. Serve with any extra stir fry sauce. Enjoy!
Nutrition
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Did you make this recipe? Please rate & comment below.
Also, did I mention how easy this is??? Cause itโs super EASYโฆwhich means you really just need to MAKE IT ๐
Absolutely delicious. Will make again!
Hey Bianca,
So kind of you to try this recipe and leave feedbackโglad it was a hit!
Wow, wow, wow. I made this for dinner tonight and it was a total hit!! Thank you!
Hey there,
Happy Friday! I am delighted that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! xxTieghan
Wow this was fantastic. I was a little concerned about the pineapple but it makes the dish.
Thank you for yet another wonderful recipe!!
Hi Sandy,
Fantastic!!๐ฃ Thanks so much for making this recipe and sharing your comment, so glad to hear it turned out well for you! xT
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love it!
So happy you like it!! Thank you!
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Thank you so much!
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Ah, the combination of sweet and spicy flavours is making my mouth water!
Need to make this ASAP.
xx, R @ The Girl in Polka Dots
http://www.thegirlinpolkadots.com
YESS you need to!! Let me know what you think! Thanks Rosie!!
Thai Sweet Chili goodness is calling my tastebuds..love it
Woowoo! Hope you love it!
I made this dish last night and it was to die for!!! I sent the recipe to all my family members this morning. I’m already thinking I need to make it again this week!
YAY! So happy you liked it Casey! Round 2!!! Thank you!!
Do I need to remove the chicken after this step?
“Once the chicken is cooked, add another drizzle of peanut oil to the pan and then add the red pepper. Continue cooking for 3-5 minutes. Next add the carrots and edamame.”
Hi, no do not remove the chicken. Hope you love this and let me know if you have any other questions!
I have to tell you, I was brought here from thekitchn thanks to the picture alone! I’ll be adding this to my shopping list for next week! I can’t imagine anyone would have anything mean to say! Keep it up
Thank you so much Andrea!
Nevermind my confusion about the meanness! I jumped straight from paragraph 1 to the recipe and made it!
THANK YOU!
Great recipe, made it and loved it!
Also I’m confused about what all the meanness that’s mentioned in the comments is about?
Is it the nada-nattah thing? Because it jumped out at me and I could see language pedants being jerks about it.
Anyway great stuff!