saucy and juicy pineapple chicken
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This saucy & juicy pineapple chicken recipe is full of flavor, juicy and colorful — the perfect recipe to celebrate life the Caribbean way.
I know it is already fall, and I'm really excited about that, but I wanted to share some Caribbean-inspired recipes before I get into the cozy fall mood. I took some time this summer to get inspired in the Dominican Republic. While I spent some time with my family and friends, I had the pleasure of enjoying the most delicious Caribbean fruits this beautiful Island has to offer. But enough about me bragging about my vacation. Let's get to the juicy part of this Blog Post.
The one and only Yaya (that is what my kids call my Mother) must take all the credit for this recipe. It's her recipe, and I'm thrilled that she allowed me to share it with you guys. She has been making this dish since we moved to Germany. Growing up, I always thought this was a popular Dominican dish. But it turned out that it was a typical Yaya-invented dish.
The one and only Yaya (that is what my kids call my Mother) must take all the credit for this recipe. It's her recipe, and I'm thrilled that she allowed me to share it with you guys. She has been making this dish since we moved to Germany. Growing up, I always thought this was a popular Dominican dish. But it turned out that it was a typical Yaya-invented dish.
why make this dish?
- This is a very easy recipe that everyone can make. If you're a beginner in the kitchen but want something with a unique taste, try this one.
- You won't have to buy many ingredients because my Mother kept this one very simple but still full of flavor.
- This recipe is the perfect tropical dinner.
- This dish is perfect for parties.
- This recipe is perfect if you want to cook for your family and friends.
- You can pre-cook it and leave it on the stove at the minimum level until your guests arrive. There is no stress involved!
- It is perfect for meal preparation as it stays fresh and delicious in the fridge for at least five days.
- It tastes fresh, sour, sweet, and all in one, a perfect combination.
saucy and juicy pineapple chicken
Preptime: 15min
Cooktime: 60min
Waittime:60min
Totaltime:135min
Ingredients for the recipe:
| 1500g | Chicken |
| 1 | Onion |
| 2 | Garlic Cloves |
| 1 | Pineapple |
| 2 | Celery |
| 1handful | Cilantro |
| 5tbsp | Soy sauce |
| 120g | Wheat flour |
| 4tsp | Black pepper |
| Salt | |
| Water | |
| Vegetable oil |
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- Clean and cut the chicken. If you don't like to use a whole chicken use your favorite chicken parts. For the ones that are using chicken breast, cut the chicken breast into chicken strips.
- Add the chicken pieces to a big bowl.
- Peel a big or 2 medium garlic clove(s). Press the garlic clove into the bowl.
- Add salt and pepper.
- Add 3 tbsp soy sauce and mix everything well.
- Add 140g wheat flour to the bowl and stir it until all chicken pieces are covered in flour.
- Put a lid on and let the chicken rest for at least an hour. If you have the time prepare the chicken 4 hours before cooking, so the chicken has more time to get all the flavors.
- In the meantime peel and chop the yellow onion and put it in a small bowl.
- Cut the 2 celery sticks into fine slices and chop it until you have very small pieces. Add them to the onion bowl as we will need them for the sauce.
- Cut the pineapple into cubes, slices or however you like them.
- Put a nonstick skillet on the stove. Add 100 ml (or more) oil into the skillet-. Fry the chicken on medium high heat. Flip the chicken after a minute or when the downside part is golden brown and crispy.
- Take the pieces which are golden brown and crispy out of the skillet and put them on a plate.
- After frying the chicken pour the oil in a bowl.
- Use 4 tbsp of the oil gain to fry the onion and celery. Roast them for about 2 minutes until they set their aroma free. Don't forget to stir it sometimes
- Add 100 ml water and let it cook for 2 minutes. Add 400 ml water, little bit of salt and the pineapple to it. Let it simmer for about 2 minutes.
- Add 1 1/2 tbsp of soy sauce and let it cook for 10 minutes.
- Add the chicken and put the lid on. let it cook on medium level for about 15-20 minutes.
- The chicken is ready to serve. If you're not sure take one piece out and cut it in the middle.
- ENJOY!
Hi, welcome to my Food blog! My name is Coco. I’m 27 years old. You can call me the lucky one for marrying my soulmate, best friend and biggest cheerleader. My greatest blessing is being the mother of a beautiful girl and a baby boy. I spent the first 6 years of my life in the Dominican Republic. My family then moved to Germany, where I still live.
