Guatemalan Chicken With Pineapple (Pollo En Pina) Recipe

Name: Guatemalan Chicken With Pineapple (Pollo En Pina)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 - 3 1/2 lbs broiler-fryer chickens, in pieces; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 pineapple, cut in 1 inch cubes or (20 ounce) can unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained; 1/2 cup dry sherry; 2 tablespoons vinegar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 dash pepper; 2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped; hot cooked rice (can cook concurrently so all is ready at the same time)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 - 3 1/2 lbs broiler-fryer chickens, in pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pineapple, cut in 1 inch cubes or (20 ounce) can unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained
1/2 cup dry sherry
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 dash pepper
2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped
hot cooked rice (can cook concurrently so all is ready at the same time)

1
Heat oil in lg skillet; cook chicken on med heat until brown on all sides-- approx 15 min.
2
Remove chicken, cook onion& garlic in remaining oil until onion is tender, stirring frequently.
3
Return chicken to skillet.
4
Mix all remaining ingredients except tomatoes (and rice!); pour over chicken.
5
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 min.
6
Add tomatoes; simmer, uncovered, until thickest pieces of chicken are cooked through-- approx 20 min.
7
Serve with rice.

230

kcal

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 3 - 3 1/2 lbs broiler-fryer chickens, in pieces, 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Guatemalan Chicken With Pineapple (Pollo En Pina) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Guatemalan Chicken With Pineapple (Pollo En Pina)

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