4.9 from 75 votes
Firecracker Pineapple Chicken
This sweet and spicy Firecracker Pineapple Chicken is way better (and healthier) than takeout!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2 People
Calories: 417 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
For the sauce:
- 1 1/2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
- 3/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon Coconut aminos (or soy sauce, if not Paleo)
- 1 teaspoon tapioca starch
For the chicken:
- 3 tablespoons tapioca starch
- salt and pepper
- 8 ounces chicken breast cubed
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1/4 cup pineapple tidbits drained
- Cooked white rice, or cauliflower rice for serving
- sliced green onion for garnish
- sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium frying pan, heat the avocado oil (for the sauce) on medium heat. Add in the ginger and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Turn the heat to medium-high and add the pineapple juice, hot sauce, and coconut aminos. Bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, whisk 2 teaspoons of the sauce with 1 teaspoon of tapioca starch in a small bowl until smooth. While whisking, pour in the tapioca starch mixture until well-mixed.
- Boil, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and starts to reduce, about 2-3 minutes. Turn down the heat to medium-low and cook for 1 minute until the sauce becomes shiny. Transfer to a medium bowl and cover to thicken and keep warm while you make the chicken.
- Place the tapioca starch and a pinch of salt and pepper in a large Ziploc bag. Add in the cubed chicken and shake until evenly coated.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the avocado oil on medium-high heat in a large frying pan. Add half of the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook until the other side is golden brown. Then, transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and lightly press out any excess oil. Repeat with the remaining oil and chicken.
- Add the cooked chicken to the sauce, along with the pineapple tidbits, and toss to coat it evenly.
- Serve over cauliflower rice (or rice) and garnish with green onion and sesame seeds.
- Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
417kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
27.4g
(9%)
Protein
24.3g
(49%)
Fat
20.1g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
2.9g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2.9g
Monounsaturated Fat
14.3g
Cholesterol
64mg
(21%)
Sodium
427.7mg
(18%)
Potassium
447.4mg
(13%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
16.7g
(33%)
Vitamin A
155IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
24.1mg
(27%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 417
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 417kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 27.4g | 9% |
| Protein | 24.3g | 49% |
| Fat | 20.1g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.9g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9g | 17% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14.3g | 72% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 427.7mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 447.4mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 16.7g | 33% |
| Vitamin A | 155IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 24.1mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.