Easy Pineapple Chicken

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.

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Step 1
Gather all ingredients.

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

Step 3
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and stir-fry for 3 minutes.

Step 4
Add scallions and cook for 2 more minutes.

Step 5
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.

Step 6
Combine pineapple juice and cornstarch in a bowl; mix together. Add pineapple chunks to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 7
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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

307
Calories
13g
Fat
22g
Carbs
26g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 307
% Daily Value *
Total Fat13g 17%
Saturated Fat2g 11%
Cholesterol65mg 22%
Sodium783mg 34%
Total Carbohydrate22g 8%
Dietary Fiber3g 11%
Total Sugars15g
Protein26g
Vitamin C57mg 284%
Calcium69mg 5%
Iron2mg 13%
Potassium548mg 12%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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