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low sodium pineapple chicken bowls with red and green bell peppers, fresh pineapple, cilantro, and a tangy pineapple sauce over rice

Low Sodium Pineapple Chicken

AuthorKelly Jensen
This low sodium pineapple chicken bowls recipe is sweet, tangy, and delicious with ripe juicy pineapple, tender chicken, and fresh bell peppers and onions in a quick pineapple sauce. Serve over rice for the perfect dinner!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6 3/4-cup servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Pan
  • Small Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb chicken thighs chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 bell peppers sliced
  • 1.5 cups pineapple chopped
  • ½ cup pineapple juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce optional
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • 1 tablespoon cold water
  • 2-3 green onions sliced
  • Rice for serving optional

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet or heavy pan, add the chopped chicken thighs and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Sauté chicken over medium heat for 10-12 minutes, turning it so it is cooked evenly on all sides and beings to brown. Chicken is done when it is cooked to 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Once cooked, remove chicken from pan, and set aside.
  • In the same pan, heat the other tablespoon of olive oil, and add the onion and garlic to the pan. Sauté for 2-3 minutes on medium heat. Add the bell peppers and chopped pineapple, and continue cooking for 6 minutes until the bell peppers start to soften.
  • Add the cooked chicken back into the pan. Add the pineapple juice, ground ginger, low sodium soy sauce, black pepper, and paprika. Stir well to combine, and continue cooking on medium heat until sauce begins to boil.
  • In a small bowl, add the corn starch and cold water and mix well. Add the mixture to the chicken and vegetables, and stir until sauce thickens. Taste, and adjust seasonings as desired.
  • Serve chicken and vegetables over steamed rice. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Notes

Substitutions

  • You can substitute chicken breasts for chicken thighs in this recipe.
  • I used a low sodium soy sauce (calculated at 180 mg sodium total) but you can omit or use a lower sodium substitute instead.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 122mgPotassium: 444mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1423IUVitamin C: 76mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg

*Please note, all nutrition content is estimated based on the ingredients we used, it may vary based on your ingredients. Always check your nutrition labels to verify sodium amounts.

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