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Pininyahang Manok Recipe Pinoy Food Guide
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Pininyahang Manok (Pinoy Pineapple Chicken) Recipe

A well-known dish made of chicken that is cooked with a creamy sauce, usually using milk along with pineapple juice and its chunks
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Marinating Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: Chicken
Servings: 5
Calories: 475kcal

Equipment

  • Cooking Pan

Ingredients

  • 1 kg (2.2 lbs) chicken, cut into serving pieces
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks, from can (reserve juice)
  • 1 pc onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pc carrot, cut into wedges
  • 1 pc large-sized potato, cut into wedges
  • 1 pc medium-sized bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 cup all-purpose cream, (or coconut cream)
  • 3 tbsp cooking oil
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • In a bowl, pour in the pineapple juice (from the can with the pineapple chunks) and soak the chicken. Marinate for 30 minutes.
  • In a cooking pan, pour in and heat cooking oil over medium heat.
  • Add-in the potatoes and carrots. Cook until lightly browned. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • In the same pan, add in the garlic and onions. Saute until soft and aromatic.
  • Add-in the chicken. Cook while stirring occasionally until lightly browned.
  • Add-in the same pineapple juice earlier. Bring to a boil.
  • Add in the pineapple chunks and pour in the all-purpose cream then cover and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes or until the chicken is tender.
  • Add in the bell peppers and add back in the potatoes and carrots. Pour in the fish sauce and simmer for another 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl or serving tray. Serve and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Pininyahang Manok (Pinoy Pineapple Chicken) Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 475 Calories from Fat 154
% Daily Value*
Fat 17.1g26%
Saturated Fat 4.6g29%
Cholesterol 163mg54%
Sodium 710mg31%
Potassium 717mg20%
Carbohydrates 17.9g6%
Fiber 2.4g10%
Sugar 7.5g8%
Protein 60.3g121%
Calcium 65mg7%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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