If you want meals that fit a full schedule while helping you stay consistent with your goals, this recipe is exactly the kind of tool that keeps nutrition simple. Built around lean chicken, colorful vegetables, and naturally sweet pineapple, it delivers bold flavor without unnecessary complexity. Prep is efficient, cook time is short, and the ingredients are easy to keep on hand.
Designed to support sustainable weight loss habits, this is practical cooking for people who want results on purpose with purpose. Structured, balanced meals like this reduce decision fatigue and make long term progress more predictable.
Nutrition
279 Calories | 7g Fat | 31g Carbohydrates | 23g Protein
Per Serving
Serves 8
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp Avocado Oil
- 1.5 lbs Raw Chicken Breast, diced
- 1 Small Red Onion, diced
- 1 Red Pepper, diced
- 1 Yellow Pepper, diced
- 1 Small Head Broccoli, chopped into small florets
- 20oz can Pineapple Chunks drained with juice reserved
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- 1/4 cup Pineapple Juice
- 1/4 cup Rice Wine Vinegar
- 1/3 cup Soy Sauce or Tamari
- 1 1/2 tsp Sesame Oil
- 2 Tbsp Arrowroot Powder or Cornstarch
Directions
- Warm 1 Tbsp avocado oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add diced chicken and cook for 7 to 8 minutes until fully cooked. Remove chicken and drain liquid.
- Add remaining oil to the skillet. Add onion peppers and broccoli. Cook 7 to 8 minutes until the vegetables soften.
- Whisk pineapple juice rice wine vinegar soy sauce sesame oil and arrowroot powder in a bowl.
- Return chicken to the skillet. Add sauce and pineapple chunks.
- Cook 5 to 6 minutes stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens and coats everything.
- Serve hot and top with sesame seeds. Suggested pairing is brown rice or cauliflower rice.
Pro-Tips
- Prep everything before heating the skillet to keep the process quick.
- Swap in cauliflower rice when you want a lower carbohydrate option.
- Add extra chicken if you want a higher protein meal without extra work.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to five days.
- Add red pepper flakes or a small amount of sriracha if you want heat.
- For a plant based version use tofu or tempeh and increase broccoli and peppers.
Taking control of your nutrition starts with practical skills. This recipe is more than just a meal; it’s a blueprint for using what you have to create something nourishing and delicious. By incorporating simple, sustainable habits like this into your routine, you can build lasting skills that support your goals and simplify your busy life.
