Pineapple Sriracha Chicken

  • Time: 25-30 minutes
  • Servings: 3
  • Serving Size: 6.0 ounces
  • Stage: Post-Recovery

INGREDIENTS:

  • Red bell pepper - 1/2 medium (70 grams)
  • Red onion - 1/4 medium (38 grams)
  • Pineapple, chopped - 2/3 cup (110 grams)
  • Garlic clove - 1 medium (4 grams)(or 1 tsp minced garlic)
  • Chicken breast, skinless, uncooked - 240 grams or 8.5 oz
  • Olive oil - 1/2 tbsp (7 grams)
  • Black pepper, ground - 1/4 tsp
  • Brown rice, cooked - 3/5 cup (108 grams)(can replace with quinoa if intolerant to rice)
  • Sesame seeds - 3 tsp (9 grams)
  • Cilantro, chopped fresh leaves - 3 tbsp (6 grams)

INGREDIENTS FOR SAUCE:

  • Apple cider vinegar - 1 1/2 tbsp (23 grams)
  • Agave syrup - 1 tsp (7 grams)
  • Dijon mustard - 1 tsp (5 grams)
  • Soy sauce, low sodium - 1 tsp (5 grams)
  • Sriracha sauce - 1 tsp (5 grams)(you can buy it here)
  • Water - 1 tbsp (15 grams)
  • Cornstarch or all-purpose flour - 1 tsp (3 grams)

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Cook the rice if using uncooked (1/5 cup uncooked).
  2. Chop the red bell pepper, red onion and pineapple. Finely chop the garlic. Chop the chicken breast. 3. Add all the sauce ingredients to a bowl and whisk until the flour is dissolved. Set aside.
  3. Place a large pan over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once hot, add the chicken and season with black pepper. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until it is three fourths cooked.
  4. Add the red onion, garlic and red bell pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes.
  5. Move everything to one side of the pan and add the pineapple to the empty side. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Turn off the heat and add the sauce. Gently mix everything and let stand for about a minute.
  7. Serve with cooked brown rice (about 3 tbsp per serving) and garnish with cilantro (1 tbsp per serving, optional) and sesame seeds (1 tsp per serving).

*Note: Divide equally by the listed number of servings. Stays fresh in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

NUTRITION FACTS per serving:

  • Calories 225
  • Protein 19 grams
  • Carbs 22 grams
  • Fat 6 grams
  • Fiber 2 grams
  • Sugar 7 grams
  • Iron 10% DV
  • Calcium 5% DV
  • Sodium 8% DV

DV = Daily Value, Based on diet for healthy adults

Nutritionist notes: This recipe is a great combination of protein, veggies, fruit, seeds, and whole grains, providing a varied range of nutrients to our bodies.

Tags: low-carb, dairy-free, high-protein, gastric sleeve, vsg, bariatric, recipe

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*The picture is meant for illustrative purposes and may sometimes not be representative of the serving size. For a precise serving size please follow the list of ingredients carefully, using grams as the most exact measurement.