Easy Pineapple Chicken

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This pineapple chicken recipe is an easy stir-fry dinner that's as delicious as it is colorful! Add red chili flakes to the mix if you want something sweet and spicy. Serve with rice for a complete meal.

Submitted by Natasha
Updated on June 21, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
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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

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    All ingredients gathered to make pineapple chicken.

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  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.

    Chicken and marinade ingredients mixed together and marinading.

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

    Bell peppers cooking in hot oil.

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  4. Add scallions and cook for 2 more minutes.

    Scallions added to bell peppers, cooking for a few more minutes.

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  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.

    Chicken added to scallions and bell peppers, cooking until cooked through.

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

    Pineapple chunks added to wok.

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  7. Pour in pineapple juice mixture and bring to a boil. Simmer until sauce has thickened, about 3 minutes.

    Pineapple juice added, simmering until sauce has thickened.

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From the Editor

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

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

307 Calories
13g Fat
22g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 307
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 783mg 34%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 15g
Protein 26g 52%
Vitamin C 57mg 63%
Calcium 69mg 5%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 548mg 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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