Pininyahang Manok Recipe

Pininyahang Manok

This is also known as pineapple chicken wherein the chicken is marinated in pineapple syrup and stewed with pineapple chunks. Milk is also added in this dish to add flavor. Some uses coconut milk as well.

Preparation Time: 20 mins
Cooking Time: 45 mins
Serves 5-7

Ingredients:

2lbs. chicken, chopped into serving pieces
3 pcs. garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
2 potatoes, cubed
1 carrot, cubed
1 bell pepper, sliced
5 pcs. beans, sliced (optional)
2 small cans pineapple chunks/tidbits with syrup
1 cup fresh milk
1/2 cup patis/fish sauce
2 tbsp. cooking oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Procedure:

1. Marinate chicken in pineapple syrup for 15-30 minutes. In a cooking pot, heat cooking oil, then saute garlic and onion until aromatic.

2. Add the chicken and set aside the pineapple syrup. Cook until chicken turns light brown.

3. Pour in pineapple syrup and bring to a boil. Add potatoes and carrots, simmer for 3-5 minutes then add the pineapple chunks/tidbits, beans (optional) and bell pepper.

4. Pour in patis/fish sauce and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add the milk and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper. Cover for 2 minutes and turn off heat.

5. Serve with steamed rice.

Enjoy!

Pininyahang Manok Step-by-Step Video