Description

Pineapple Chicken Poppers are delicious bite-sized snacks that combine the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes and pineapple with tender ground chicken. Enhanced with fresh cilantro, lime juice, and coconut aminos, these gluten-free poppers are baked to perfection for a crispy outside and juicy inside. Perfect as appetizers or a tasty treat, served with a homemade teriyaki dipping sauce.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1.5 cups Sweet potato, riced or grated
1 lb Ground chicken
0.5 Red onion, diced
0.5 cups Pineapple, diced
2 tbsp Cilantro, chopped
1 tsp Sea salt
0.5 tsp Black pepper (omit for AIP)
2 tbsp Coconut flour
2 tbsp Avocado oil
2 tsp Coconut aminos
2 tsp Lime juice

Teriyaki Sauce Ingredients

Ingredients for teriyaki sauce (not specifically quantified but whisked and heated to thicken as per instructions)

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Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Prepare Sweet Potato: Process the sweet potato until finely riced or grate it for a slightly coarser texture. This adds natural sweetness and moisture to the poppers.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the riced sweet potato, ground chicken, diced red onion, pineapple, chopped cilantro, sea salt, black pepper, and coconut flour. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute all ingredients.
Add Wet Ingredients: Blend in avocado oil, lime juice, and coconut aminos to the mixture to enhance flavor and help bind the poppers.
Form Poppers: Shape the mixture into small, slightly flattened nugget-sized poppers and arrange them spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake Poppers: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 25-28 minutes, flipping the poppers halfway through cooking to ensure even browning and crispiness on all sides.
Prepare Teriyaki Sauce: While baking, whisk all teriyaki sauce ingredients in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens to a dipping consistency.
Serve: Remove the poppers from the oven and serve them hot, accompanied by the freshly made teriyaki sauce for dipping.

Notes

For an AIP-friendly version, omit black pepper.
You can substitute ground chicken with ground turkey for a slightly different flavor but similar texture.
Ensure poppers are evenly sized for uniform baking.
Parchment paper lining helps with easy cleanup and prevents sticking.
These poppers can be refrigerated and reheated for quick snacks.