Easy Pineapple Chicken

Easy Pineapple Chicken
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    30 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    533

Transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise with this vibrant and flavorful Pineapple Chicken stir-fry. Tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and crisp bell peppers are tossed in a savory-sweet glaze for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner. Feel free to add a pinch of red pepper flakes for an extra kick!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    22 g
  • Cholesterol
    65 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    26 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    783 mg
  • Sugar
    15 g
  • Fat
    13 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Gather all ingredients.

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Recipe View In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, 2 tablespoons olive oil, paprika, and salt. Add chicken strips to the marinade and let sit while you prepare the remaining ingredients (approximately 10 minutes).

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

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Recipe View Add the sliced scallions and cook for an additional 2 minutes, until slightly softened.

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Recipe View Remove the chicken from the marinade, discarding the marinade, and add it to the wok. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside (10-15 minutes).

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Recipe View In a separate bowl, combine the reserved pineapple juice and cornstarch, mixing well to create a slurry. Add the pineapple chunks to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing them to warm through.

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Recipe View Pour in the pineapple juice and cornstarch mixture and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency (approximately 3 minutes).

For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinade or directly to the stir-fry.
Serve over steamed rice or quinoa for a complete and satisfying meal.
Fresh pineapple can be used in place of canned. Be sure to use about 12 ounces of pineapple chunks and reserve about 1/4 cup of juice.
Add other vegetables like snap peas, carrots, or broccoli for more nutrients and color.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 177 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (10)
  • Isadore Kautzer

    This is a great weeknight meal. Quick, easy, and everyone enjoys it!

  • Susana Funk

    I appreciate how simple and straightforward this recipe is. Perfect for beginner cooks.

  • Lelia Baileymcclure

    I used fresh pineapple and it was amazing! Thank you for the recipe.

  • Hosea Rohan

    The perfect balance of sweet and savory. I will definitely be making this again!

  • Pearl Blick

    My kids are picky eaters, but they loved this dish! A definite win!

  • Anabelle Mante

    The chicken came out so tender and juicy. This recipe is a keeper!

  • Noble Swaniawski

    I found the sauce a little too sweet for my taste, so I added a splash of rice vinegar to balance it out.

  • Alek Hauck

    I substituted the chicken with tofu and it worked out great. A perfect vegetarian option!

  • Viva Tromp

    I added a little ginger and garlic as suggested and it took the flavor to the next level.

  • Sanford Kertzmann

    Absolutely delicious! My family loved it and it was so easy to make.

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