La Piña Loca Recipes

PIñA LOCA! PINEAPPLE! ANTOJITOS!

Steps:

• Carefully slice the whole pineapple in half. Score the pineapple and try to cut out 1 inch chunks. Remember to cut out the center core first. Use a large metal spoon to scoop out clean. Set pineapple aside. Slice the other fruits and cucumber the same size as pineapple.
• I only prepared one half of the piña(pineapple) for 4 servings. If you want to prepare both halves, you may need more of the other fruit, cucumber, peanuts and candies. If not, save the other half of the pineapple for another time.
• In a bowl combine the pineapple, mango, watermelon and cucumber. Squeeze in the juice of 1 large lime. Season lightly with salt and mix.
• Place the pineapple bowl on serving platter. Add the mixed fruit with cucumber. Add enough chamoy salsa to coat everything generously. Sprinkle with chile limon powder. Top with a mix of the peanuts and tamarindo candies. Add a little more chamoy and a little more chile limon powder. Serve right away. Serve extra lime, candies, peanuts, salsa and seasonings on the side.

PERUVIAN PINEAPPLE CHICKEN (POLLO A LA PINA)

Steps:

• Whisk soy sauce, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cumin together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add chicken medallions and toss to evenly coat. Set aside to marinate.
• Combine pineapple chunks, syrup, and sugar in a medium pot over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Boil until sugar has dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the stove, transfer pineapple chunks to a bowl, and leave syrup in the pot.
• Place potato starch in a bowl. Dredge marinated chicken medallions in potato starch; shake off excess.
• Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, working in batches and adding more oil if necessary, and fry until golden brown and crunchy, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
• Heat remaining 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a wok. Add tomato paste; cook and stir until paste darkens, being careful it does not burn. Add bell pepper and cook until slightly softened but still crispy, 1 to 2 minutes. Mix in chicken medallions and pineapple chunks. Slowly mix in some of the syrup until mixture is lightly glazed; reserve remaining syrup for another use. Sprinkle with green onions.

CHICKEN PINEAPPLE FAJITAS

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Wrap the tortillas in aluminum foil and heat in the oven.
• Combine the chicken, bell pepper, jerk seasoning, and pepper in a large bowl, set aside. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, and coat with cooking spray. Add the pineapple and cook until brown, about 4 to 6 minutes. Remove the pineapple from the pan and set aside.
• Return the skillet to the stove and heat the vegetable oil. Add the chicken and peppers; cook and stir until the chicken is no longer pink, about 6 minutes. Stir in the cooked pineapple. Serve in the warmed tortillas and garnish with cilantro and a squeeze of lime.

PINEAPPLE CHICKEN FAJITAS

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, cook chicken in oil for 4-5 minutes. Add peppers and onion; cook and stir 4-5 minutes longer. , In a small bowl, combine seasoning mix and water; stir in the honey, parsley, garlic powder and salt. Stir into skillet. Add pineapple. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. , Place chicken mixture on one side of each tortilla; fold tortillas over filling.

LA PIñA LOCA

Steps:

• Cut the top of the pineapple off and reserve the leaves.
• Using a sharp knife, run the blade in a circular motion along the inside of the pineapple, about half an inch in from the outer skin.
• Once you've cut a complete circle, use your knife to cut across the inside core twice, making four pieces.
• Scoop out the cut fruit with a large spoon and reserve both the hollow pineapple and the fruit that you removed.