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5 from 3 votes

Pineapple Chicken

Pineapple Chicken is such an easy chicken stir fry. It comes together in 30 minutes with easy-to-find ingredients - perfect for a busy weeknight!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 30 minute meal
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 387kcal
Author: Lisa Longley

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (29.57 ml)
  • 1 pound chicken breasts cut into bite sized pieces (453.59 grams)
  • 1 yellow bell pepper cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 orange bell pepper cut into bite sized pieces
  • 8 ounces pineapple chunks (juice reserved for sauce) (227 grams container)
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (59.15 ml)
  • 1/3 cup pineapple juice (70.98 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar (13.31 grams)
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger (14.25 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon chili paste (8 grams) (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch (7 grams)
  • 2 green onions chopped for garnish
  • 2 cups cooked rice for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and then add the chicken. Cook just until chicken is no longer pink on the outside, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 pound chicken breasts
  • Add in the chopped bell peppers. Sauté until tender, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    1 yellow bell pepper, 1 orange bell pepper
  • While the peppers are cooking, whisk together the soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and chili paste. Then whisk in the corn starch.
    1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/3 cup pineapple juice, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 2 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon minced ginger, 1 teaspoon chili paste, 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • Stir in the pineapple and the sauce. Bring to a simmer, and cook until the sauce thickens, about 1 to 3 minutes.
    8 ounces pineapple chunks
  • Garnish with green onions and serve over rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.25cups | Calories: 387kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 770mg | Potassium: 707mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 1117IU | Vitamin C: 103mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg