CHICKEN COSTA BRAVA

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This dish, influenced by the cuisine of the Costa Brava region of northern Spain, marries the saltiness of olives and the sweet, tropical flavors of pineapple. Serve over a bed of rice.

Provided by CHRISTYJ

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Spanish

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks
10 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onions, quartered
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
2 cups black olives
½ cup salsa
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Sprinkle with salt.
  • In a large frying pan, brown chicken in oil. Combine cumin and cinnamon, and sprinkle over chicken. Add garlic and onion; cook until onion is soft. Add reserved pineapple juice, tomatoes, olives, and salsa. Cover, and simmer 25 minutes.
  • Mix cornstarch with water; stir into pan juices. Add bell pepper, and simmer until sauce boils and thickens. Stir in pineapple chunks, and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 494.5 mg, Sugar 10.9 g

Marvellous Raymond
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This dish was easy to make and very delicious. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


urooj dharejo
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Doug eagle eyes Prouty
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more spices next time.


Josiah Schneider
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this dish was actually really good. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Muyingo Godfrey
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Pakistan 1947
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Waqas Anwar
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This is my go-to recipe for chicken. It's always a hit with my family and friends. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Sporshiya Rs
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I tried this recipe and it was a disaster. The chicken was dry and the sauce was bland. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


MD Esuf Sorder
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Not bad!


Moyosore Olukoya
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This dish was easy to make and very delicious. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Elzoz 13
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The chicken was a bit tough, but the sauce was very good. I think I would cook the chicken for a longer amount of time next time.


Maryjane Ababa
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Precious Victor
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this dish was actually really good. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Aaron Short
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Meh.


Tupperware Egypt
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


nene joy
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was very good. I think I would add more liquid to the sauce next time, or maybe cook the chicken for a shorter amount of time.


MEHAR FF
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy chicken dish.


Morine Achieng
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This chicken dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.