Keto Pan Hawaiian Chicken with Pineapple Recipe
Keto-friendly Hawaiian chicken made in one pan with tender chicken, fresh pineapple, and a sweet tangy sauce. Low carb, ready in 30 minutes, perfect for weeknight meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-fried / Skillet
- Cuisine: Hawaiian-inspired, Keto, Low-Carb
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
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2 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1/3 cup coconut aminos (or low sodium soy sauce)
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2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
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3 tbsp keto sweetener (erythritol, allulose, or monk fruit blend)
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp grated fresh ginger (or 1/4 tsp dried ginger)
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1/4 cup chicken broth
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1 tbsp sesame oil
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1/2 cup fresh pineapple chunks (about 2 oz)
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Optional garnish: sliced green onions, sesame seeds
Instructions
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Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
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Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and sear for 3–4 minutes per side until golden (it does not need to be fully cooked yet).
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In a small bowl, whisk coconut aminos, vinegar, sweetener, garlic, ginger, chicken broth, and sesame oil.
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Push chicken to the sides of the pan. Add pineapple to the center and let it cook for 1 minute to caramelize slightly.
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Pour the sauce over chicken and pineapple. Stir to coat.
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Lower heat to medium and simmer for 5–7 minutes until the sauce thickens and chicken is fully cooked.
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Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles, or greens.
Notes
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Fresh pineapple works best. If using canned, choose unsweetened.
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Add red pepper flakes if you like a bit of heat.
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For a thicker sauce, let it simmer longer or stir in a pinch of xanthan gum.
Please note: The recipe or ingredients shown in the video might vary slightly from what’s listed here. Use the video as an illustration, but for the best results, you might want to stick to the recipe provided in this article.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 Sugar: 3g Sodium: ~540mg Fat: 14g Saturated Fat: 3g Unsaturated Fat: 10g Trans Fat: 0g Carbohydrates: 8g Fiber: 2g Net Carbs: 6g Protein: 28g Cholesterol: ~85mg