Peruvian Pineapple Chicken Pollo A La Pina Recipes

CHICKEN AND RICE WITH PINEAPPLE ( POLLO CON PINA)

Steps:

• In a non-reactive dish (one that won't react to acidic foods), grate the lime rind and squeeze the juice from the lime.
• Rub the juice and rind into the chicken, then season the chicken with salt and pepper.
• Let marinate for thirty minutes.
• Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and brown the chicken pieces on all sides.
• Transfer the chicken to a heavy pot that is large enough to hold the chicken in layers.
• In the remaining oil still in the frying pan, sauté the onion and garlic until tender, not brown; add tomatoes, hot pepper, oregano, and bay leaf.
• Cook for about five minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and blend the flavors.
• Pour the mixture over the chicken and add enough chicken stock to just cover the chicken pieces.
• Partially cover the pot and cook over low heat until the chicken is tender. About forty-five minutes.
• While the chicken is cooking, put the chunked pineapple and juice in a small sauce pan and cook over medium-low to medium heat until it is reduced by half. If you are using the rum, add it after the mixture is reduced and continue to cook for two more minutes.

CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE (POLLO CON PINA)

Steps:

• 1. Put pineapple in blender, chop to make sauce. Saute the celery and onions in the butter over medium heat til brown. Add the red wine vinegar, ketchup, chili powder, mustard and brown sugar.
• 2. Wash chicken and cut into 8 pieces. Remove skin if desired. Put chicken, skin side up, in baking dish. Spread 1/2 of pineapple sauce over meat. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 1 hour.
• 3. Bake uncovered at 350 for 30 minutes. Remove and drain grease form baking dish. Spoon remaining sauce over meat and bake 15 minutes more. til meat is tender.

POLLO EN PINA (CHICKEN IN PINEAPPLE)

Steps:

• ---To Prepare the Pollo---.
• Marinate chicken in lime and garlic for two hours.
• Grill chicken pieces in a heavy skillet or on a barbecue.
• Add remaining ingredients to skillet containing chicken.
• If there is not enough pineapple juice, add enough chicken stock to cover chicken pieces.
• Cover and simmer over low heat until tender, about 45 minutes.
• ---To Prepare the Rice---.
• Wash the rice and allow to dry.
• Heat shortening, then add rice and fry until well browned, stirring constantly.
• Add tomato and onion.
• Cook slightly.
• Add water, salt and other vegetables.
• Cover and bring quickly to a boil.
• Lower heat and cook for 45 minutes or until well done.
• ---And Now the Hard Part---.
• Serve chicken with rice, garnish with peppers, and enjoy!