Ingredients
Scale
(Serves 4)
Chicken & veggies:
- 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cubed (you love high-protein!)
- 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
Sugar-free pineapple sauce:
- 1 cup unsweetened crushed pineapple in juice (not syrup—you love blood sugar friendly!)
- 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 tsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional—you love spicy!)
For serving:
- Sesame seeds
- Sliced green onions
- Lime wedges (you love citrus!)
- Optional sides:
→ Cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles (low-carb—you love this!)
Instructions
Heat oil in large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 5–6 minutes until golden. Remove and set aside.
In same skillet, add bell peppers and onion; stir-fry 4–5 minutes until crisp-tender.
Add garlic and ginger; cook 30 seconds. Stir in pineapple (with juice), coconut aminos, sugar-free honey, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
Return chicken to skillet; toss to coat. Cook 2 more minutes. Garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and lime.
💡 Pro Tips for Perfection:
✅ Use unsweetened pineapple—prevents excess sugar and keeps it blood sugar friendly.
✅ Don’t overcook chicken—keeps it tender and juicy.
✅ Low-sodium mastery (you love this!):
→ Coconut aminos = 65% less sodium than soy sauce
→ Boost umami with extra ginger and garlic
✅ Blood sugar friendly (you love this!):
→ Sugar-free honey + no-syrup pineapple = zero glycemic spikes
→ Net carbs: 8g/serving
✅ Low-carb/keto option (you love this!):
→ Already compliant! <10g net carbs/serving
→ Skip pineapple; use ½ cup diced zucchini + 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar for tang
→ Net carbs drop to 5g/serving
✅ Make ahead:
→ Sauce base keeps 3 days refrigerated
→ Cooked dish keeps 4 days refrigerated or 3 months frozen
→ Fridge life: 4 days | Freezer: 3 months
→ Serving ideas:
→ Over cauliflower rice for grain-free bowl
→ In lettuce wraps for tropical tacos
→ With grilled pineapple wedges for full island experience
→ Serving ideas:
→ Over cauliflower rice for grain-free bowl
→ In lettuce wraps for tropical tacos
→ With grilled pineapple wedges for full island experience
Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 20 min | Total Time: 30 min
Calories: 320 | Protein: 30g | Net Carbs: 10g | Fats: 16g | Fiber: 2g | Gluten-Free Option • Low-Sodium Adaptable • Blood Sugar Friendly • Low-Carb/Keto Option
Calories: 320 | Protein: 30g | Net Carbs: 10g | Fats: 16g | Fiber: 2g | Gluten-Free Option • Low-Sodium Adaptable • Blood Sugar Friendly • Low-Carb/Keto Option