This Spicy Pineapple Chicken is a one-pan dish that is loaded with sweet & spicy flavor. Tender chicken, crisp peppers and juicy pineapple are cooked in a perfect asian inspired sauce. Serve over rice (or cauliflower rice) for a delicious healthy meal that packs a punch!
*Originally published 2018; recipe & post updated 12/2020
What You Need:
- Chicken Thighs - I always get mine from ButcherBox
- Coconut Aminos - this is a Whole30 compliant alternative to soy sauce. If not doing a round, you can use Tamari (gluten free soy sauce) as well
- Pineapple Juice & Chunks
- Hot Sauce - use Frank's for Whole30 or sriracha if not doing a round
- Lime Juice
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Pepper Flakes
- Jalapeno
- Bell Peppers
- Arrowroot Flour - this is a Whole30 compliant thickener. Can also use cornstarch if not doing a round.
This recipe is a favorite in our home. When I am craving takeout, this is the dish I make. It is so delicious and comforting but made with healthier ingredients. I love that healthy food doesn't have to be boring, this Spicy Pineapple Chicken will not disappoint!
Let's Cook:
- Make the sauce by adding the coconut aminos, pineapple juice, lime juice, hot sauce, garlic, ginger and pepper flakes to a bowl. Whisk to combine.
- Use sharp kitchen shears to cube your chicken thighs. Season with some salt and pepper. Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium/high heat. Brown the chicken for 4-5 minutes and then set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and add a little more oil. Then add the bell peppers, red onion and jalapeño. Sauté for 3 minutes. Then the chicken gets added back in with the drained pineapple. Cook for 3 minutes.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet. Make a slurry of arrowroot starch and water and add to the skillet. Bring sauce to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer until sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through.
- When done, serve over cauliflower rice (for Whole30) or regular rice (not Whole30) and top with fresh green onions.
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Spicy Pineapple Chicken
This Spicy Pineapple Chicken is a one-pan dish that is loaded with sweet & spicy flavor. Tender chicken, crisp peppers and juicy pineapple are cooked in a perfect asian inspired sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Chicken Thighs cubed
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 Tbls Fresh Ginger grated
- ¾ cup Coconut Aminos
- 2 Tbls Hot Sauce
- ½ cup Pineapple Juice
- ½ tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- 2 Tbls Avocado Oil or olive oil
- ½ Red Onion cut into chunks
- 2 Jalapeños sliced
- 1 14.5 Can Pineapple Chunks drained
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 Lime
- 2 Tbls Green Onion
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
- 1 Green Bell Pepper
- 1 Tbls Arrowroot Starch
- 1 Tbls Water
Instructions
- Drain the pineapple reserving ½ cup of the juiceMake the sauce by adding the coconut aminos, pineapple juice, lime juice, hot sauce, garlic, ginger and pepper flakes to a bowl. Whisk to combine.
- Use sharp kitchen shears to cube your chicken thighs. Season with some salt and pepper. Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium/high heat. Brown the chicken for 4-5 minutes and then set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and add a little more oil. Then add the bell peppers, red onion and jalapeño. Sauté for 3 minutes. Then the chicken gets added back in with the drained pineapple. Cook for 3 minutes.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet. Whisk together arrowroot starch and water and add to the skillet. Bring sauce to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer until sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through.
- When done, serve over cauliflower rice (for Whole30) or regular rice (not Whole30) and top with fresh green onions.
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Nutrition
Calories: 414kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 148mgSodium: 1318mgPotassium: 456mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 932IUVitamin C: 57mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
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What is the serving size?
This recipe is amazing! I never comment on recipes but this was sooooo good! feels like indulging somehow
I absolutely love this recipe! Has anyone tried to freeze it? I’m trying to do some batch cooking, but am not confident in what I can freeze
The ingredients says 1 lime... but the directions call for lime juice. How much lime juice are we supposed to use? Is it 2 tablespoons/an ounce or two?
Hi Mary, it is the juice of one lime