SPICY PINEAPPLE-LIME CARIBBEAN CHICKEN & PINK BEANS

Name: SPICY PINEAPPLE-LIME CARIBBEAN CHICKEN & PINK BEANS
Cuisine: American, Latin American
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces; 3 cups cooked pink beans, drained; 1 tbsp canola or vegetable oil; 1/2 medium onion, diced; 3 green onions, sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 medium habanero pepper, finely minced; 1 cup crushed pineapple with juice; 1/2 cup pineapple juice; 1/2 cup prepared sodium-free Herb-Ox chicken broth; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1 tsp lime zest; 1 tsp dried thyme; 3/4 tsp ground allspice; 1/2 tsp ground ginger; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4–1/2 tsp potassium chloride, to taste; 1 tsp 1:1 stevia, optional

11 steps

Updated at: Sat, 19 Sep 2026 19:33:48 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories447.7 kcal (22%)

Total Fat7.5 g (11%)

Carbs56.8 g (22%)

Sugars13.8 g (15%)

Protein39.6 g (79%)

Sodium93.2 mg (5%)

Fiber8.9 g (32%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and fully cooked to 165°F. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

Step 3

Reduce heat to medium. Add onion and cook for 3–4 minutes.

Step 4

Add garlic, habanero, and half of the green onions. Cook for 30–45 seconds.

Step 5

Add crushed pineapple, pineapple juice, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, allspice, ginger, black pepper, cinnamon, and optional stevia. Stir well.

Step 6

Bring to a gentle simmer.

Step 7

Add cooked pink beans and simmer uncovered for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans are hot and the sauce has thickened slightly.

Step 8

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and simmer for 2–3 minutes, just until heated through and coated in the sauce.

Step 9

Remove from heat.

Step 10

Stir in lime juice, lime zest, and remaining green onions.

Step 11

Taste and adjust potassium chloride, lime juice, or habanero as desired.