Pininyahang Manok

If you are craving for something savory, creamy and sweet, well this dish might be the one for you. Pineappled Chicken is an easy-to-do and definitely a yummy all-time favorite among Pinoys. You can either use evaporated milk, cooking cream or even coconut milk for the sauce. And add as much chilli as you want for that extra spice. Here’s the recipe.

Ingredients:

1 whole chicken (chopped into serving parts)

1 can evaporated milk

1 small ginger, sliced

1 onion, chopped

4 cloves garlic, chopped

1 red bell pepper, sliced

1 can pineapple chunks (reserved the syrup)

Fish sauce to taste

Black pepper to taste

Cooking oil for sautéing

Procedure:

1. In a skillet of hot cooking oil, sauté the ginger, garlic and onions. Add the fish sauce.

2. Add in the chicken and stir fry for about five minutes.

3.  Pour the pineapple syrup and let it simmer for about fifteen minutes or until chicken is tender. Add the pepper.

4. Pour in the evaporated milk and the red bell peppers and bring to a quick boil.

Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy with hot steamed white rice.

Cheers!

Jane