Thai Pineapple Chicken Stir Fry

Stir Fry

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lb. uncooked chicken breasts, chopped
• 1/2 medium onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup sliced carrots
• 1/2 cup sliced celery
• 1/2 cup diced pineapple (I prefer fresh)

Red Curry Hoisin Sauce

• 3 tablespoons quality hoisin sauce (Lee Kum Kee or Kikkoman)
• 2 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar , more or less depending on how sweet pineapple is
• 1 tablespoon red curry paste
• 1 scant teaspoon freshly grated ginger (1/4 teaspoon ground)
• 3-5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dry basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/3 cup water
• Asian chili garlic paste/sauce to taste (we like a lot)
• 3-4 tablespoons smooth peanut butter

Add later:

• plenty of fresh, chopped pineapple
• crushed peanuts

Garnish

• chopped green onion