Firecracker Pineapple Chicken

June 07, 2017

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This healthy, sweet and spicy firecracker pineapple chicken is way better than takeout! A gluten free, paleo and whole30 dinner that everyone will love!

For the sauce:
1 1/2 Tbsp Avocado oil (or olive oil)
1 1/2 tsp Fresh ginger, minced
3/4 Cup Pineapple juice
1 Tbsp Franks red hot sauce
1/2 Tbsp Coconut aminos (or soy sauce if not paleo)
1 tsp Tapioca starch
For the chicken:
3 Tbsp Tapioca starch
Salt and pepper
8 Oz Chicken breast, cubed
2 Tbsp 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

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 up the heat to medium high and add in the pineapple juice, hot...
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Nutritions

Calories
490

Sodium
259mg
10% DV

Fat
32g
49% DV

Protein
24g
48% DV

Carbs
20g
7% DV

Fiber
2g
10% DV