Sweet Pepper & Pineapple Chicken Stir-fry

Why people make this dish

Pineapple is one of those fruits that pulls double duty as both a kitchen ingredient and a food-therapy staple. In traditional Chinese cooking wisdom, pineapple is associated with aiding digestion, reducing water retention, and gently supporting blood pressure that runs on the low side. Many older folks dismiss pineapple as a “triggering food” (fa wu), but this reputation mainly comes from the bromelain enzyme in raw pineapple, which can cause sensitivity reactions in some people. A quick soak in lightly salted water beforehand neutralises the enzyme, making the fruit perfectly comfortable to eat and cook with.

Combined with brightly coloured sweet peppers — rich in vitamin C and beta-carotene — and marinated chicken thigh, this stir-fry is colourful, fragrant, and genuinely delicious. It is particularly recommended for those who tend to have low blood pressure and find themselves easily tired or light-headed.