2007.07.16

Pineapple Chicken Stew

I came across canned pineapples on offer at the supermarket last weekend and was reminded of this particular dish which Mum is fond of cooking…

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Ingredients

  • 2 Chicken Leg (drumstick and thigh included) chopped into chunks
  • 1 Tbsp Oyster Sauce
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp Light Soya Sauce
  • 1 Tsp Sesame Seed Oil
  • 1 Tsp Corn Flour
  • 1 Clove of garlic – chopped
  • 3 “rings” of canned pineapple – chopped
  • 1/3 Tsp White sugar
  • Dash of Pepper
  • Small amount of Canola oil
  • 1 small chilli – chopped

For gravy

  • 5 tbsp of pineapple syrup (from the can)
  • 1 tbsp of Plum sauce

Method

  1. Marinate Chicken with oyster sauce, soya sauce, sesame seed oil, corn flour, white sugar and pepper for about 30 minutes.
  2. Heat oil in pot or wok.
  3. Fry chopped chilli and garlic till fragrant.
  4. Add chicken to the pot and stir fry for a minute.
  5. Add gravy mixture to pot.
  6. Cover and simmer under low to medium heat for 15 minutes.
  7. Before serving, add pineapple pieces to pot and bring to boil.
  8. Serve hot with white rice.