Pineapple Chicken Adobo

Pineapple Chicken Adobo is a delicious and flavorful dish from Palauan cuisine that combines the tangy sweetness of pineapple with the savory goodness of chicken adobo. This dish is a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors that will surely delight your taste buds.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course Palauan Palauan Cuisine Chicken Adobo Pineapple Main Dish
Pineapple Chicken Adobo

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, and black peppercorns. Mix well to create the marinade.
  2. Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, making sure they are well coated. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for best results.
  3. Heat cooking oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook until softened.
  4. Add the marinated chicken thighs to the pot, including the marinade. Let it simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Add the bay leaves and pineapple chunks to the pot. Cover and let it simmer for another 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  6. Season with salt to taste. Serve the Pineapple Chicken Adobo hot with steamed rice.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
20g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Large bowl Large pot Cooking spoon Knife Cutting board

Tools

Cooking oil Measuring cups and spoons

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Serve with steamed rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables.

Tips & tricks

Tips: For a more intense pineapple flavor, you can also add pineapple juice to the marinade.

Cost

$15