Pininyahang Manok (Pineapple Chicken) Recipe

Pininyahang Manok or pineapple chicken is made of sweet pineapple juice then stewed with pineapple chunks along with fresh/evaporated milk or coconut milk. Aside from pineapples, secondary ingredients such as carrots and bell pepper.

This recipe is mostly cooked and served during feasts or celebrations.

Good for serving: 5 - 6 persons

Ingredients:

2 lbs chicken, cut into serving pieces
12 ounces pineapple chunks, canned
2 medium sized tomatoes, chopped
1 cup bell pepper, cut into thick strips
1 medium sized carrot, wedged
2 1/2 tbsp fish sauce (patis)
1/2 cup fresh milk or coconut milk
2 tbsp garlic, minced
1 medium sized onion, sliced
2 tbsp cooking oil
salt and ground pepper to taste

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Cooking Instruction:

Marinate the chicken in pineapple juice/concentrate derived from the can of pineapple chunks for 30 to 45 minutes
Pour the cooking oil in a casserole then apply heat Sauté the garlic, onion, and tomatoes
Put-in the chicken and cook until color of the outer part turns light brown
Add the pineapple juice/concentrate marinade and fresh milk then bring to a boil
Add the pineapple chunks and simmer until the chicken is tender and half of the liquid evaporates (about 20 to 30 minutes).
Put-in the carrots and simmer for 5 minutes
Add the bell pepper, fish sauce, ground pepper then simmer for 3 minutes
Remove from the casserole and transfer to a serving dish. Serve hot with rice.
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