Sweet & Spicy Chicken Stir Fry (One-Pan Weeknight Win)

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Serves: 6
Author: Olivelle (styled + Chivillafied by Chivilla Bay)

Dinner doesn’t have to be complicated to be really good.

This Sweet & Spicy Chicken Stir Fry checks all the boxes: juicy chicken, crisp veggies, a sticky-sweet sauce with just enough heat, and that tropical pineapple twist that keeps everyone going back for “just one more bite.” Best part? It all comes together in one pan, which means less cleanup and more time to actually enjoy your evening.

Serve it over fluffy jasmine rice and boom—dinner is done, the family’s happy, and you didn’t have to overthink a thing.

🛒 Ingredients

For the Stir Fry

• 2 tbsp Green Chile Infused Olive Oil

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into strips

• 1 tbsp Chipotle Lime Rub & Seasoning

• 1½ tsp Chili Verde Flake Sea Salt, divided

• 1 red bell pepper, julienned

• 1 orange bell pepper, julienned

• ½ large yellow onion, julienned

• 1 cup snap peas, ends trimmed

• 28 oz canned pineapple, drained (reserve juice for sauce)

• ¼ cup green onions, sliced

• 1 tbsp sesame seeds, for finishing

• Jasmine rice, for serving

For the Sauce

• 1 tbsp water

• 1 tbsp cornstarch

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 2 tbsp Pineapple Habanero White Barrel Aged Balsamic

• ½ cup reserved pineapple juice

• 1 tsp Chipotle Lime Rub & Seasoning

• ½ tsp Chili Verde Flake Sea Salt

🍳 Directions

1️⃣ Cook the Chicken

Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add Green Chile Infused Olive Oil.

Once shimmering, add chicken strips and season with Chipotle Lime Rub and 1 tsp Chili Verde Flake Sea Salt. Cook for 6–8 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and lightly browned.

2️⃣ Mix the Sauce

In a bowl, whisk together water and cornstarch until smooth. Add soy sauce, pineapple habanero balsamic, pineapple juice, Chipotle Lime Rub, and Chili Verde Sea Salt. Stir well and set aside.

3️⃣ Stir Fry the Veggies

Add bell peppers, onion, snap peas, and the prepared sauce to the wok. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 6–7 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything beautifully.

When the stir fry is 1–2 minutes from done, stir in the pineapple.

4️⃣ Finish & Serve

Remove from heat and top with green onions and sesame seeds.

Serve hot over jasmine rice and enjoy immediately.

💡 Chivilla Bay Tips & Tricks

• Chicken thighs > chicken breasts. Juicier, more forgiving, and packed with flavor.

• Control the heat: Add red pepper flakes or a drizzle of chili oil if you like it extra spicy.

• Meal prep friendly: Leftovers reheat beautifully for lunch the next day.

• Veggie swap: Broccoli, carrots, or zucchini work great if that’s what’s in your fridge.

This Sweet & Spicy Chicken Stir Fry is proof that weeknight dinners can be fast and exciting. Big flavor, minimal mess, and guaranteed empty plates—just the way we like it at Chivilla Bay 🍍🔥