POLLO CON PIñA A LA ANTIGUA

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A traditional Cuban recipe that sometimes comes with a surprise. Before the regime, this was often served in fancy restaurants where they would flambe the pineapple/rum tableside, to the oohs and ahhs of the diners.

Provided by Lori Loucas @jostlori

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 - lime, juiced
4 pound(s) chicken, cut into serving pieces
1/4 cup(s) olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 clove(s) garlic, minced
2 - tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped
3 tablespoon(s) raisins
1 - red hot pepper, seeded and chopped
1/4 teaspoon(s) dried oregano
1 - bay leaf
1 cup(s) chicken broth
2 cup(s) fresh pineapple, chopped (reserve the juice)
4 tablespoon(s) golden rum

Steps:

  • Rub the lime juice and zest into the chicken pieces, then season with salt and pepper. Set aside for 30 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a skillet and saute the chicken pieces until lightly browned. Transfer the chicken to a heavy Dutch oven.
  • In the same skillet, saute the onion and garlic until the onion is tender. Add the tomatoes, raisins, hot pepper, oregano and bay leaf. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes. Pour the onion mixture over the chicken and add the stock. Partially cover the pot and cook over low heat for about 30-45 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
  • In a saucepan, cook the pinaple and the collected juice until reduced by half. Add the rum, mix thoroughly, and cook for 1-2 minutes. Pour over the chicken and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

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