Pollo En Jugo de Pina 196? (Chicken in Pineapple Juice)

Velázquez de León, Josefina. Los 365 Menus del Año: Recetas Prácticas, Económicas, para Resolver el Diario Problema de la Alimentación. México, D.F. : Ediciones J. Velázquez de León, [196-?]. [TX716 .M4 V393 1960]

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Pollo En Jugo de Pina

1 pollo tierno
1 cebolla
3 cucharadas de aceite
¼ de litro de jugo de pina
1/8 de litro de vino blanco
½ kilo de papas
pimienta y sal

El pollo se parte en raciones, se frie en el aceite, ya que esta dorado se agrega la cebolla y cuando esta acitronada se anade el vino, el jugo de pina, las papas, pimiento y sal; se tapa la cacerola y se déjà hervir a fuego suave hasta que esta bien cocido el pollo y el jugo espeso, agregandole si es necesario un poquito de caldo o agua caliente.

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Chicken in Pineapple Juice

1 tender chicken (I purchased 1 lb of chicken breast – 4 pieces)
1 onion diced
3 Tbsp oil (I used olive oil)
¼ liter (1 cup) pineapple juice
1/8 (1/2 cup) liter white wine (I used an inexpensive Sauvignon Blanc)
½ kilo (1 lb) potatoes (I used red potatoes, chopped)
salt & pepper

1. Cut chicken into pieces. The chicken came in four pieces, and I cut them into smaller, 1 inch pieces.
2. Fry onions in oil. I cooked these until soft – about 8 minutes.
3. Add wine, pineapple juice, potatoes, salt and pepper. After adding these ingredients, I covered the pan and cooked for another 8 minutes.
4. Add chicken.
5. Cover pan and simmer on low until chicken is cooked through. Another 10 minutes.
6. Add water or broth if needed. I did not need any.

 

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Commentary

I chose this recipe because it looked simple and translated well.

This recipe ended up overall tasty, especially the onions and potatoes, but was overall a bit bland. The chicken was especially bland – I would add some other kind of spice. It’s best served with the white wine you used for cooking!