Peruvian-Style Pineapple Chicken (Pollo a la Piña)
Peruvian-Style Pineapple Chicken (Pollo a la Piña) balances juicy pineapple sweetness with savory, spiced chicken medallions and crisp bell peppers. The glossy sauce coats each bite with a tangy-sweet finish, while green onions add freshness. Serve it for a vibrant weeknight Dinner or a crowd-pleasing weekend meal when you want bright flavors and satisfying textures.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Whisk the soy sauce, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cumin in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add the chicken medallions and toss to coat evenly. Set aside to marinate.
- 2
Meanwhile, combine the pineapple chunks, syrup, and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
- 3
Boil until the sugar dissolves, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 4
Transfer the pineapple chunks to a bowl, leaving the syrup in the pan off the heat.
- 5
Place the potato starch in a bowl. Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off any excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Dredge the chicken in the potato starch and shake off the excess.
- 6
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, working in batches and adding more oil if needed, and fry until golden brown and crunchy, about 3 minutes per side.
- 7
Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.
- 8
Heat the remaining 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a wok. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, until the paste darkens, taking care not to let it burn.
- 9
Add the bell pepper and cook until slightly softened but still crisp, 1 to 2 minutes.
- 10
Add the chicken and pineapple chunks, then slowly pour in some syrup until the mixture is lightly glazed; reserve the remaining syrup for another use.
- 11
Sprinkle with green onions.
- Calories 911.24 kcal High
- Protein 32.95 g Good Source
- Carbs 182.27 g Moderate
- Total Fat 7.81 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.56 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 121.48 mg High
- Sodium 784.3 mg High
- Fiber 4.89 g Moderate
- Sugar 113.57 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 17.44 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.61 mg Low Source
- Potassium 658.03 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 22.28 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 53.71 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Peruvian Style Pineapple Chicken (Pollo a la Piña) is a Peruvian dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Garlic Powder, Green Onion, and Ground Cumin. Each serving provides about 911.24 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Peruvian-Style Pineapple Chicken (Pollo a la Piña)?
- It is a Peruvian recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Peruvian-Style Pineapple Chicken (Pollo a la Piña) made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Garlic Powder, Green Onion, Ground Cumin, Pineapple Chunks in Syrup. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Peruvian-Style Pineapple Chicken (Pollo a la Piña)?
- Explore these Peruvian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Peruvian-Style Pineapple Chicken (Pollo a la Piña)?
- About 50 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 911.24 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Peruvian-Style Pineapple Chicken (Pollo a la Piña) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 11 steps.
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