Pineapple Chicken

We all know that pineapple does not belong in pizza (change our mind), but if there is one thing that we can't argue is that pineapple can belong in a savory dish. Here is a recipe that will spice up your pineapple flavor needs. Enjoy and let's agree to disagree about pineapples in pizza.

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
• 1/2 of fresh pineapple cut into squares
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

KITCHEN PRODUCT USED

• Zulay Kitchen's Pineapple Corer

• Zulay Kitchen's Poultry Shears

INSTRUCTIONS

Coring the Pineapple

1. Grab a fresh pineapple and cut the top part
2. Once cut, insert the Zulay Kitchen's Pineapple Corer to core the fresh pineapple
3. Once the core is out, cut the pineapple into squares and put aside.

The Preparation of the dish

1. Combine soy sauce, 2 tablespoons olive oil, paprika and salt in a bowl and mix,
2. Add the chicken strips, cut with Zulay Kitchen's Poultry Shears, and let marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes.
3. Heat the rest of the olive oil in a pan.
4. Stir in bell pepper for 2-3 minutes.
5. Add scallions and cook for an additional of 2 minutes.
6. Remove the chicken from the marinade and add to the pan.
7. Let the chicken cook through, stirring occasionally for 10 - 15 minutes or until chicken is not pink in the center.
8. Combine the marinade mixture in a bowl with cornstarch. Stir until lumps are not seen.
9. Add the pineapple to the chicken mixture and cook for about 2 - 3 minutes.
10. Pour marinade and cornstarch mixture.
11. Simmer until sauce is thickened and serve.