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Pineapple Chicken Poppers

★★★★★

4.4 from 8 reviews
  • Author: Michelle
  • Total Time: 38 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

These pineapple chicken poppers are the perfect fun weeknight meal! They’re easy to make, kid-friendly, and are gluten free, paleo, whole30, and AIP compliant.

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 1/2 cups sweet potato
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/2 red onion, diced
  • 1/3 cup pineapple, finely diced
  • 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper (omit for AIP)
  • 2 tbsp coconut flour
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 2 tsp coconut aminos
  • 2 tsp lime juice

For the teriyaki sauce

  • 1/4 cup coconut aminos
  • 2 tbsp pineapple juice
  • 1 tsp arrowroot starch
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Using a food processor, process the sweet potato until finely riced. Alternatively, you can also use a grater to shred it.
  3. Combine the riced sweet potato with the dry ingredients and mix well until well combined.
  4. Mix in the avocado oil, lime juice and coconut aminos.
  5. Form the chicken in small, slightly flattened poppers or nuggets and place onto the baking sheet.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-28 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until the internal temperature reads 165 F on a meat thermometer. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
  7. Using a small saucepan, whisk together all of the teriyaki sauce ingredients and set to low heat. Heat until the sauce thickens and season further to taste.
  8. Serve the poppers with teriyaki sauce and enjoy!

Notes

All nutrition facts are estimations and not exact.

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  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 28
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: baked
  • Cuisine: Global

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 375
  • Fat: 10.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 43.2g
  • Fiber: 3.4g
  • Protein: 27.6g

Find it online: https://unboundwellness.com/pineapple-chicken-poppers/