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Malapot na Pininyahang Manok

Pineapple chicken stew with thick sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: chicken stew, pineapple chicken, pininyahang manok
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 722kcal
Author: Vanjo Merano

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. chicken cut into serving pieces
  • 1 Knorr Chicken Cube
  • 8 ounces pineapple chunks
  • 1 carrot thinly sliced crosswise
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced into squares
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced into squares
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons liver spread
  • 1 onion diced
  • 5 cloves garlic chopped
  • 4 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a pan. Pan-fry the chicken pieces until the sides turns light brown in color. Remove from the chicken and set aside.
  • Sauté onion and garlic using the remaining oil.
  • Add the chicken back in once the onion softens.
  • Pour soy sauce and stir while deglazing the chicken residue stuck on the pan.
  • Add pineapple chunks and water. Let boil.
  • Put-in the Knorr Chicken Cube. Cover the pan. Adjust the heat between low to medium settings. Cook the chicken for 25 minutes.
  • Add liver spread and carrot. Cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add bell peppers. Season with salt and ground black pepper.
  • Combine cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of water. Mix well and then pour into the pan. Stir until the sauce reaches your desired thickness.
  • Add sugar. Cook for a minute.
  • Transfer to a serving plate. Serve warm with rice.
  • Share and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 722kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 191mg | Sodium: 1178mg | Potassium: 773mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 5185IU | Vitamin C: 75mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 3mg