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Pininyahang Manok

A comforting Filipino classic with tender chicken simmered in sweet pineapple goodness, best enjoyed with hot steamed rice and shared with family.

Served with steamed jasmine rice.

1.1 hrTotal time
9Steps
13Ingredients
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Ingredients for 2

  • ⅜ lb chicken, cut into serving pieces
  • ⅜ cup pineapple chunks
  • ⅜ cup pineapple juice
  • 0.8 chopped carrots
  • ⅜ red bell pepper, sliced
  • ⅜ chopped onion
  • 1.2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ⅜ cup evaporated milk (optional for creamy version)
  • 0.8 tbsp fish sauce
  • 0.8 tbsp cooking oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Side: Steamed jasmine rice

  • ⅔ cup jasmine rice
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  1. Heat cooking oil in a pan and sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.

  2. Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned.

  3. Pour fish sauce and stir for a minute.

  4. Add pineapple juice and simmer for 15–20 minutes until the chicken becomes tender.

  5. About 25 minutes before serving, start the rice: rinse the jasmine rice, then bring it to a boil with the water and a pinch of salt. Cover, simmer on low for 15 minutes, then turn off the heat and keep covered until serving.

  6. Add carrots and pineapple chunks, then continue cooking until vegetables soften.

  7. Pour evaporated milk for a creamy texture (optional).

  8. Add bell peppers and season with salt and pepper.

  9. Simmer for another 3–5 minutes and serve hot.