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

Yikezzxoppax Aa
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ijeylolo Ukomadu
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Malik Rebail
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This dish was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a hit with my family.


Shaikh Fayaz
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This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Bongie Ngwenya
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I made this dish for my family last night and they loved it! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. Even my picky kids ate it all up. I will definitely be making this again.


Grootman Jr Castro
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Desmond Kese
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I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and creamy. I love serving it over rice or pasta.


Jani Sadam
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would make it again, but I would use less chili powder.


Al amin Khan Saheb
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Siri Mara
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Jennifer Franco
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a hit with my family.


Jamie Ricci
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I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and creamy. I love serving it over rice or pasta.


Billal Munsi
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I made this dish for my family last night and they loved it! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. Even my picky kids ate it all up. I will definitely be making this again.


Nguki Musyoka
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I was craving something different for dinner and this recipe definitely hit the spot. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Muhammad Shahzain
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This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


S Senarathna
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This is the best chicken dish I've ever had in my life. Seriously, it's absolutely mouth-watering. I can't believe I've never tried it before. The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is to die for. I'll definitely be making this again and a


Hashimkhan Hamza
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This dish was an absolute delight! The chicken was succulent and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I loved the combination of spices, and the almonds added a nice crunch. I served it over rice, and it was the perfect comfort food for a co