Pineapple Chicken

This Pineapple Chicken is the bomb! The marinated chicken pieces are pan fried then simmered in sweetened pineapple juice. And, only few ingredients are needed to make this delicious dish and I know that once you tried it, you will make over and over again. 

A one-pan dish brimming with caramelized pineapple juice. Easy to prepare and truly a delectable dish. Give it a try and let me know what you think by leaving a comment below. Enjoy.

pineapple chicken recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 - 2 lbs chicken leg quarters, cut into serving portions
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground pepper
• 1 tbsp lemon or calamansi juice
• 4-6 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 1/4 cups pineapple juice + 1/2 cup from reserved juice in pineapple slices in can
• 2-3 tbsp granulated sugar, adjust according to sweetness preference
• 1 can, 15 oz pineapple slices, reserve the juice
• salt and pepper to taste

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Procedure:

• Marinate chicken pieces with salt, pepper and lemon juice. Let stand for about 20 minutes.
• Heat cooking oil in  a pan. Pan fry the marinated chicken for about 2-3 minutes on each side. Do not fully cook.
• Remove extra oil from the pan. Saute' garlic and cook until aromatic.
• Add the fried chicken pieces  and cook for 3 minutes.
• Add the pineapple juice including reserved juice from pineapple slices. Let it boil. 
• Add the sugar. Stir and simmer until sauce is reduced.
• Add the pineapple slices. Cook for another 5 - 8 minutes. 
• Serve and enjoy. 

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