Easy Pineapple Chicken

Pineapple chicken is an easy weeknight dinner. This quick stir-fry is as delicious as it is colorful! Serve with rice for a complete meal or with fried rice for a treat. Add red chile flakes to the mix if you want something sweet and spicy.


Meat and Poultry · Chicken · Chicken Breast · Stir-Fry


Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Servings: 4
Total Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

Ingredients List

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided

  • ½ teaspoon paprika

  • salt to taste

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into strips

  • 1 red bell pepper, cubed

  • 1 bunch scallions, trimmed and sliced into 1/2-inch lengths

  • 1 (12 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained and juice reserved

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch


Directions

  1. Combine soy sauce, 2 tablespoons olive oil, paprika, and salt in a bowl. Add chicken strips and let marinate while preparing the remaining ingredients.

  2. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and stir-fry for 3 minutes. Add scallions and cook for 2 more minutes. Remove chicken from marinade and add to the wok; discard marinade. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center, 10 to 15 minutes.

  3. Combine pineapple juice and cornstarch in a bowl; mix together. Add pineapple chunks to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in pineapple juice mixture and bring to a boil. Simmer until sauce has thickened, about 3 minutes.

Tips

You can also use a large skillet instead of a wok.

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of marinade ingredients. The actual amount of marinade consumed will vary.


Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Facts
307 Calories
13g Fat
22g Carbs
26g Protein


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