Quick Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry
Quick Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry pairs juicy chicken strips with bright bell peppers and sweet pineapple in a lightly tangy soy glaze. The balance of sweet and salty flavors makes it a crowd-pleaser for busy weeknights or casual dinners. Serve it over steamed rice for a satisfying, colorful meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quick Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic Impact
- 41 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 25
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
In a bowl, mix soy sauce, 2 tablespoons olive oil, paprika, and salt. Add the chicken strips and let them marinate while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
- 3
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bell pepper and stir-fry for 3 minutes.
- 4
Add the scallions and cook for 2 more minutes.
- 5
Remove the chicken from the marinade and add it to the wok; discard the marinade. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center, 10 to 15 minutes.
- 6
In a bowl, combine the pineapple juice and cornstarch and mix together. Add the pineapple chunks to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
- 7
Pour in the pineapple juice mixture and bring to a boil. Simmer until the sauce thickens, about 3 minutes.
- Calories 273.8 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 28.19 g Good Source 56%
- Carbohydrate 17.39 g 6%
- Total Fat 11.34 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 1.4 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 70.32 mg High 23%
- Sodium 674.12 mg High 29%
- Dietary Fiber 2.14 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 8.38 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 22.0 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.25 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 228.54 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 17.96 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 62.36 mg Good Source 69%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Quick Pineapple Chicken Stir Fry is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Cornstarch, Green Onion, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 273.8 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quick Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Cornstarch, Green Onion, Olive Oil, Paprika. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quick Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 273.8 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quick Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Quick Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry healthy?
- Quick Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 273.8 calories and 28.19 g of protein, or 56% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 674.12 mg (29% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.4 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Corn and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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