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Pininyahang Manok

Pininyahang Manok (Pineapple Chicken)

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Prep 15 minutes
Cook 40 minutes
Try this easy Pininyahang Manok recipe with tender chicken, pineapple chunks, vegetables, and a creamy sauce. A rich and satisfying Filipino dinner.
Servings 6 servings
Course Main Course
Cuisine Filipino

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken thighs and/or drumsticks
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce plus more to taste
  • 1 small onion sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 medium carrot sliced
  • 1 20-ounce can pineapple chunks, drained
  • 1 cup evaporated milk or cream
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • Ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and 1 tablespoon fish sauce. Cook, turning occasionally, until the chicken is lightly browned on all sides. Remove from the pot and set aside.
  2. Lower the heat to medium. Add the onion and cook until softened. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
  3. Return the chicken to the pot and pour in the pineapple juice. Bring to a boil, skimming off any scum that rises to the surface. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is nearly tender.
  4. Add the carrots and simmer for another 5 minutes, or until almost tender.
  5. Stir in the pineapple chunks and evaporated milk. Season with more fish sauce and black pepper. Simmer gently, uncovered, for 5-8 minutes, or until the sauce has reduced slightly. Avoid a hard boil so the milk doesn’t separate.
  6. Stir in the green bell pepper and cook for 1-2 minutes, just until tender-crisp.
  7. Remove from the heat and serve hot with rice. Enjoy!

Notes

Nutritional information is an estimate only and will vary depending on the ingredients, brands, and portion sizes used.

Nutrition

Serving1 servingCalories390 kcalCarbohydrates24 gProtein29 gFat20 gSaturated Fat7 gPolyunsaturated Fat3 gMonounsaturated Fat7 gCholesterol120 mgSodium600 mgPotassium700 mgFiber2 gSugar19 gVitamin A3200 IUVitamin C35 mgCalcium170 mgIron2 mg