How To Cook Chicken Hamonado
This chicken hamonado is a quick and easy to cook version that does not require to marinate the chicken in pineapple juice and sugar mixture.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 234kcal
Ingredients
- 1 kilo chicken cut into serving pieces
- 1 Tbsp. patis
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper powder
- 1 Tbsp. kalamansi juice or lemon juice
- 1 tsp. Magic sarap or Namnam
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 & 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1 small can pineapple slice
- cooking oil for frying
Instructions
How To Cook Chicken Hamonado
- Combine chicken, patis, black pepper, granulated seasoning and kalamansi juice in a bowl. Mix the ingredients until well coated then marinate for 30 minutes.
- Heat cooking oil in a pan about 1 inch deep and fry the chicken until golden brown. Strain to remove excess oil and set aside.
- In the same pan, remove the cooking oil and leave about 1 Tbsp. in the pan. Herat the oil and saute garlic until fragrant.
- Add the chicken and saute for a minute. Pour the pineapple juice and add sugar and salt. Stir and bring the liquid into a boil.
- Simmer for 30 minutes until slightly thick. Add in the sliced pineapples and pour also the liquid from the canned sliced pineapples.
- Continue cooking until the sauce is thick. Turn off heat and serve hot. Enjoy!
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Notes
Cooking Tips of Chicken Hamonado Recipe:
- Use Fresh Pineapple Juice: While canned pineapple juice can be convenient, using fresh pineapple juice can enhance the flavor of your Chicken Hamonado. Simply blend fresh pineapple chunks and strain the juice to remove any pulp. The natural sweetness of fresh pineapple juice can elevate the dish to a whole new level.
- Adjust the Sweetness: The sweetness of Chicken Hamonado can be adjusted to suit your taste. If you prefer a sweeter dish, add more sugar to the sauce. Conversely, if you prefer a less sweet dish, reduce the amount of sugar or use a natural sweetener like honey. Taste the sauce as it simmers and adjust the sweetness accordingly.
- Add Vegetables: To make your Chicken Hamonado more nutritious and colorful, consider adding vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, or onions. These vegetables not only add flavor and texture to the dish but also increase its nutritional value. Simply sauté the vegetables with the chicken or add them to the simmering sauce for a delicious addition to your meal.