Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 to 4 lb. chicken, cut into serving pieces
  • 1 ripe pineapple, weighing about 1 1/2 lb. peeled cored and coarsely chopped (or a 1 lb. can unsweetened pineapple in its own juice)
  • 2 medium onions finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 1 inch piece of stick cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup dry sherry
  • 2 medium tomatoes peeled & diced
  • salt & pepper
  • chicken stock if necessary
  • Rice

Method

  • Put chicken into heavy saucepan or casserole dish.
  • If using fresh pineapple, be careful to save & use all the juice.
  • If using canned pineapple, use the juice.
  • Add all the rest of the ingredients, salt & pepper to taste.
  • If using fresh pineapple, it may be necessary to add a little chicken stock to cover the chicken pieces, as the fresh fruit will not have as much as the canned.
  • Cover and simmer over low heat until the chicken is tender about 45 minutes.
  • If sauce is abundant, cook partially covered for the last 15 minutes.
  • Serve with rice.