Ingredients

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(Serves 4)

Chicken:

1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts (you love rich flavor—thighs stay juicier!)

Sugar-free Huli Huli sauce:

½ cup unsweetened crushed pineapple in juice (not syrup—you love blood sugar friendly!)
¼ cup sugar-free ketchup or tomato paste + water
3 tbsp coconut aminos or low-sodium soy sauce (you love low-sodium!)
2 tbsp sugar-free honey (monk fruit blend—you love this!)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional—you love spicy!)

For serving:

Sesame seeds
Sliced green onions
Grilled pineapple wedges (you love tropical flair!)
Optional sides:
→ Cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles (low-carb—you love this!)
→ Steamed bok choy or broccoli

Instructions

1. Make sauce:

In a small saucepan, combine all sauce ingredients. Simmer over medium heat 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened. Reserve half for serving.

2. Marinate & cook chicken:

Place chicken in dish; pour half the sauce over it. Marinate 15 minutes (or up to 4 hours).
Grill method: Cook over medium-high heat 6–8 minutes per side, basting with reserved sauce in last 2 minutes.
Bake method: Place on lined sheet; bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes, basting halfway.

3. Serve:

Garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and grilled pineapple.

💡 Pro Tips for Perfection:
✅ Use chicken thighs—they absorb marinade better and stay moist.
✅ Don’t reuse raw marinade—reserve half before adding to chicken.
✅ Low-sodium mastery (you love this!):
→ Use coconut aminos + no-salt-added pineapple
→ Boost umami with extra ginger and garlic
✅ Blood sugar friendly (you love this!):
→ Sugar-free honey + unsweetened pineapple = zero glycemic spikes
→ Net carbs: 5g/serving
✅ Low-carb/keto option (you love this!):
→ Already compliant! <7g net carbs/serving
→ Skip ketchup; use 2 tbsp tomato paste + 2 tbsp water
✅ Make ahead:
→ Sauce keeps 1 week refrigerated
→ Marinate chicken up to 24 hours

Storage & Serving Ideas

→ Fridge life: 4 days | Freezer: 3 months
→ Serving ideas:
→ As a main with island-inspired sides
→ Over salad greens for a protein bowl
→ For meal prep—pair with roasted veggies

Prep Time & Nutrition (per serving):