A comforting Filipino classic with tender chicken simmered in sweet pineapple goodness, best enjoyed with hot steamed rice and shared with family.
- ⏲️ Prep time: 20 min.
- 🍳 Cook time: 45 min.
- 🍽️ Servings: 5
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken, cut into serving pieces
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 2 chopped carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 chopped onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup evaporated milk (optional for creamy version)
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
Directions
- Heat cooking oil in a pan and sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned.
- Pour fish sauce and stir for a minute.
- Add pineapple juice and simmer for 15–20 minutes until the chicken becomes tender.
- Add carrots and pineapple chunks, then continue cooking until vegetables soften.
- Pour evaporated milk for a creamy texture (optional).
- Add bell peppers and season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer for another 3–5 minutes and serve hot.
Notes
✨ For a richer flavor, let the chicken absorb the pineapple juice longer before adding milk.
🍚 Best served with warm rice and an ice-cold drink.
Contributor(s)
- JezCruz