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Chicken And Pineapple (Pininyahang Manok)

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Ingredients
  

  • 6 pcs chicken (legs or thighs)
  • 1 can pineapple (separate the juice)
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 md potato (peeled and cubed)
  • 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3-4 sm pieces sweet peppers (assorted colors)

Instructions
 

  • Separate the pineapple fruit from its juice. Save the juice. Slice the pineapple in chunks and store in the fridge until it's time to cook. 
  • Place the chicken pieces in a ziploc bag or large container with cover. Pour the pineapple juice into the bag. Massage gently then store in the fridge to marinate for 2-3 hours. (30 minutes would be fine if you're in a hurry) 
  • Heat up oil in a pan. Sauté chopped onions and garlic.
  • Add the chicken pieces into the pan to brown both sides. 3-5 minutes on each side. Do not throw the marinade away. 
  • Add the marinade juice and milk into pan. Stir gently and let it boil.  
  • Stir in cubed potatoes and pineapple chunks into the pan. Stir, cover, then simmer for 35-40 minutes. 
  • Add sweet chili sauce(optional) and soy sauce. Stir gently then add the sweet peppers. Stir everything together and let it cook for 5 more minutes.