20 Minute Ginger Pineapple Chicken Stir Fry

Name: Tumis Ayam Nanas Jahe 20 Menit
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons sesame oil (or olive oil); 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken ((or ground pork)); black pepper and chili flakes; 3 tablespoons salted butter; 1 -3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste; 3 -4 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger; 2 bell peppers, sliced; 1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple chunks; 1 cup cashews or peanuts; 1/2 cup tamari or soy sauce; 1 -2 tablespoons honey ((or real maple syrup)); 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 4 g reen onions, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh chopped Thai basil or basil; sweet Thai chili sauce and sesame seeds (for topping (optional))

Inspired by my dad's summer stir fry, only made healthier, quicker, and with a few little tweaks!

⏱️ 20 min 🔪 Prep: 8 min 🔥 Cook: 12 min 📊 Easy 👁️ 4 views

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Ingredients

6 servings

3 tablespoons sesame oil (or olive oil)
1 1/2 pounds ground chicken ((or ground pork))
black pepper and chili flakes
3 tablespoons salted butter
1 -3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
3 -4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
2 bell peppers, sliced
1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
1 cup cashews or peanuts
1/2 cup tamari or soy sauce
1 -2 tablespoons honey ((or real maple syrup))
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
4 g reen onions, chopped
1/4 cup fresh chopped Thai basil or basil
sweet Thai chili sauce and sesame seeds (for topping (optional))

Steps

1. In a large skillet, combine the oil, chicken, and black pepper. Cook over medium heat, breaking up the meat as it cooks until browned, about 5 minutes. Add the chili paste, butter, garlic, and ginger. Cook 2 minutes, until the butter browns and the chicken gets crispy.2. Mix in the peppers, 3/4 cup pineapple, and cashews. Cook another 2-5 minutes. Pour over the tamari and honey. Cook until the sauce coats the chicken, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat.3. In a bowl, toss 3/4 cup pineapple with the cilantro and basil. 4. Serve the chicken, peppers, and sweet chili sauce over bowls of rice. Top with the pineapple/cilantro/basil. Add the chopped green onions, and if desired, serve with sweet Thai chili sauce and sesame seeds. Enjoy!