Dinner for 2
Firecracker Pineapple Chicken
$7.35for 425 minServes 2
Crisp chicken pieces simmer in a spicy pineapple sauce with ginger, coconut aminos, and sweet pineapple tidbits.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Fresh ginger, a little$0.40/oz typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
 | Juice, 6.25 oz$0.04/oz typical | 6.25 oz | $0.25Typical price |
 | Chicken breast, 0.5 lb$3.49/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $1.75Typical price |
 | Canned fruit, 1.75 oz$0.12/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.21Typical price |
 | Green onions, 0.25$1.19 each typical | 0.25 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Nuts and seeds, 0.25 oz$0.70/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.17Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.67 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilHot sauceAsian sauces and pastesCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeBudgetDinnersFall
$1.84 per serving$7.35 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 1/2 tsp fresh ginger
- 3/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- 1/2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tsp tapioca starch
- 3 tbsp tapioca starch
- salt and pepper
- 8 oz chicken breast
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1/4 cup pineapple tidbits
- cooked cauliflower rice (optional)
- sliced green onion (optional)
- sesame seeds (optional)
Steps
- Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the chicken with the 3 tablespoons tapioca starch until evenly coated.
- Heat 2 tablespoons avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 8 minutes, turning often, until it reaches 165 F.
- Whisk the pineapple juice, hot sauce, coconut aminos, ginger, and 1 teaspoon tapioca starch in a bowl.
- Add the remaining avocado oil and sauce to the skillet, then simmer for 3 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in the pineapple tidbits and cook for 1 minute.
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