Pineapple Chicken (19 )
This recipe is literally near and dear to my heart! After I found and learned to make the low sodium versions of the asian sauce needed for alot of recipes, this is the first one I made. I dare you to serve this to friends and family and not have them know its a LoSo meal. It is just popping with flavors. And well it kinda looks sexy on the plate. Using a pineapple carved out to serve it is just the visual WOW factor, adding the amazing taste. A pure winner. You can add some additional ingredients to suit your own taste. I have added cashews and water chestnuts to mine and it was very good. Save some homemade soy sauce to drizzle over top if you like.
I always serve mine over a bed of white or jasmine rice, either adds 0 sodium to the meal.
Make some extra Soy Sauce to use as a condiment at your table.
| Category: | Main Course |
| Cuisine Type | Asian |
Ingredients
Ingredients
| 2 Teaspoons Vegetable Oil |
| 1 Pound Boneless chicken thights (diced) |
| 1 Red Bell Pepper |
| 1 Cup Pineaple Chunks |
| 1 Yellow Onion |
| 3 cloves Garlic (minced) |
| 1 Teaspoon Fresh ginger (mInced) |
| 3/4 Cup Pineapple Juice |
| 1/4 Cup Soy Sauce (From the Sauces and Utlitiy section) |
| 1/3 Cup Unsalted Chicken broth |
| 1/3 Cup Hoisin Sauce (From the Sauces and Utlitiy section) |
| 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar |
| 2 Teaspoons Corn Starch |
| 2 Teaspoons Sesame seeds |
| 1 Tablespoon Sliced Green Onions (garnish) |
| Pepper and seasoning to taste |
Pineapple Chicken Directions
- Heat the oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste and add to the pan.
- Cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through.
- Add the red bell pepper and pineapple to the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes or until tender.
- Add the ginger and garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, soy sauce, chicken broth, hoisin sauce and brown sugar.
- Add the sauce mixture to the pan and bring to a simmer.
- Mix the corn starch with 1 tablespoon of cold water; stir until smooth.
- Add the cornstarch mixture to the pan and stir to combine. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute or until sauce has just thickened.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, then serve.
Recipe notes
Sodium By The Numbers
Vegetable oil =0mg
Boneless skinless chicken thighs =260mg
Red bell pepper =0mg
Pineapple chunks =1mg
Onion =0mg
Garlic =0mg
Ginger =0mg
Pineapple juice=5mg
Low sodium soy sauce =20mg
Low sodium chicken broth =10mg
Low Sodium Hoisin Sauce =50mg
Brown sugar =0mg
Corn starch =0mg
Sesame seeds =0mg
Green onions =0mg
Sodium Total for recipe = 350mg
Sodium Total per serving (Serves 4) = 90mg
