Healthy Pineapple Chicken
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In today’s video, learn how to make this healthy pineapple chicken recipe!
What makes this pineapple chicken different? Well, the pineapple sauce has a base of chicken stock, also commonly called bone broth. This superfood ingredient has many health benefits and contains many important vitamins and minerals. However, the nutrient content will depend on the ingredients used, as each will bring something different to the table.
Here are a few health benefits of bone broth:
- Can help improve your sleep and brain function
- The collagen from bones and connective tissue is broken down into another protein called gelatin which is good to help improve joint health
- The amino acids found in bone broth, including glycine and arginine, have strong anti-inflammatory effects
- May support the immune system
- Supports the production of anti-aging molecules
- Good for digestion and gut health
- Can support weight loss
Pineapples are loaded with nutrients and also have surprising health benefits. Its enzymes can ease digestion, are rich in antioxidants, can help reduce the risk of cancer, can ease symptoms of arthritis, and can help boost the immune system and suppress inflammation.
Combined together, these ingredients make the perfect chicken recipe for weight loss. We can’t wait for you to try this healthy recipe!
Bon appétit!
Difficulty: 
Prep time: 15 mins / Cook time: 30 mins / Servings: 5 people
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Pineapple Chicken
11 oz (310g) - Pineapple
1 cup (240ml) - Water
1½ cups (360g) - Chicken stock
2 oz (57g) - Corn starch
½ - Onion
4 - Garlic cloves
2 tbsp (30g) - Olive oil
To taste - Sea salt
22 oz (623g) - Chicken breast
5 oz (140g) - Pineapple (diced)
½ cup (120ml) - Beer
To taste - Sesame seeds
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We advise that you prepare all the above ingredients before starting.
You will typically need: a scale, measuring cups, mixing bowls.
Pineapple Chicken
1 - To a high-speed blender, add the 11 oz (312g) of pineapple as well as the water and blend until smooth.
Tip: Vitamix blenders are by far the best we have ever owned: Vitamix Explorian, Vitamix Professional Series 750, and the new generation Vitamix A3500.
If you want to learn more about Vitamix, check out our detailed article "The Ultimate Buyer's Guide To Vitamix".
2 - Then, add the chicken stock as well as the cornstarch to the pineapple juice and blend until well combined before setting aside.
3 - Peel and mince the onion and the garlic using a sharp knife and set aside.
Tip: We recommend you use a chef's knife for this task. We love Japanese knives and recommend this quality kit from GLOBAL for home and professional chefs. We also love this reversible cutting board with integrated hand grips from John Boos.
4 - Place a large pot (or like us a cast iron dutch oven) on medium heat and add in the olive oil. When the oil is hot and starts bubbling, add the minced onion and stir with a spatula to coat it completely with oil. Then, allow the onion to cook for about 3 minutes.
Tip: Staub and Le Creuset are some of the best brands money can buy. Here, we used this fantastic cast iron dutch oven from Le Creuset and are very happy with it! For more recommended bakeware and cookware, check out our article: "The Best Non-Toxic Pots & Pans: Our Must-Have Cookware List".
5 - Add some salt alongside the minced garlic. Stir to combine and allow to cook for another 3 minutes.
6 - Add the chicken breast to the onion and cook for about 9 minutes.
Tip: Stir from time to time to make sure nothing sticks to the bottom of the pot.
7 - Stir in the diced pineapple and the beer. Then, allow it to cook on medium heat for at least 5 minutes.
8 - Finally, add the pineapple sauce, bring it to a simmer, and allow it to cook for an additional 8 minutes.
9 - Serve with pasta or rice and sprinkle some sesame seeds and parsley on top.
10 - Enjoy!
Watch our video for more details!
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Disclaimer: baking/cooking times vary according to each appliance. Make sure to always control halfway through for success.
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