Easy Pineapple Chicken

Prep Time: Cook Time: Total Time: 10 mins 20 mins 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

1. Gather all ingredients.
   

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.
   

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

4. Add scallions and cook for 2 more minutes.
   

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. DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS

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

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.

Editor's Note: Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of marinade ingredients. The actual amount of marinade consumed will vary.